Apple to Skip High-End M6 Mac Chips in Favor of AI-Focused M7 Line

Apple plans to skip high-end M6 Mac chips and jump straight to an AI-focused M7 lineup including M7 Pro, Max, and Ultra variants, according to a report. The move signals Apple is reorienting its silicon roadmap around on-device artificial intelligence. The shift could reshape the timing and capabilities of upcoming high-end Macs.