Apple to skip high-end M6 Mac chips in favor of AI-focused M7 line

Re:Apple to skip high-end M6 Mac chips in favor of AI-focuse... by Detrytus on Thursday June 25, 2026 @10:12PM (#48681579)

Everyone seems to miss it but the article also says that M5 Ultra Mac Studio is coming out later this year. Yay!

I wonder how much the rumored 768GB RAM version will cost.

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Re:Apple to skip high-end M6 Mac chips in favor of AI-focuse... by aenis on Thursday June 25, 2026 @11:55PM (#48682161)

I am waiting till apple copies the "allocation" concept from high end car manufacturers. "Sure, buy the 25 iphones ans we will gladly put you on the waitlist."

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Re:Apple to skip high-end M6 Mac chips in favor of AI-focuse... by simondotau on Friday June 26, 2026 @12:24AM (#48682293)

This makes no sense. Apple doesn't need to generate artificial demand for their products. Apple doesn't need (or want) a perception of exclusivity.

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Re:Apple to skip high-end M6 Mac chips in favor of AI-focuse... by khurs on Friday June 26, 2026 @03:49AM (#48683633)

It makes no sense as Hyper Cars are luxury status symbols and a store of wealth that appreciates in value.

A top of range Mac is a depreciating asset and looks exactly the same as the other models physically.

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Re:Apple to skip high-end M6 Mac chips in favor of AI-focuse... by simondotau on Friday June 26, 2026 @07:11AM (#48685242)

And it's not like Apple hasn't dabbled in the luxury space, with utterly predictable results. Anyone remember the 24 carat gold plated Apple Watch Series 0, sold at ultra-high-end luxury boutiques?

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