# M5 Chip

Silicon Austerity: Apple Leaps to M7 as Memory Shocks Reshape the MacBook Roadmap

Apple is set to launch its first touchscreen MacBook Pro by late 2026, yet the rollout is overshadowed by a major shift in chip strategy. To combat soaring memory costs, the company will skip the M6 Pro/Max generation, moving directly to M7 as global supply shortages drive up prices.