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MacBook Pro overhaul: entry-level model to gain new design sooner than expected

9to5Mac • Sat, 04 Jul 2026

Earlier this week, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman revealed that Apple has a new M7-powered entry level MacBook Pro in the pipeline for spring 2027. This isn’t an ordinary MacBook Pro refresh though. It’ll bring the upcoming redesign down to the entry level, something that previously wasn’t expected.

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Earlier this week, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman revealed that Apple has a new M7-powered entry level MacBook Pro in the pipeline for spring 2027.

This isn’t an ordinary MacBook Pro refresh though.

It’ll bring the upcoming redesign down to the entry level, something that previously wasn’t expected.

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This page keeps Apple rumors separate from official updates, so readers can follow early reports without confusing them with confirmed announcements.

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https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/04/apple-introducing-m7-macbook-pro-with-touchscreen-redesign-in-early-2027/

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