Apple's Power Mac and Mac Pro towers, once the company's primary workstations, have been woefully neglected in recent years. Despite receiving an M2 Ultra processor upgrade in mid-2023, a relatively rare occurrence for this line of products, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman suggests that these computers are now "on the back burner" at Apple.
This lack of attention comes as a surprise to long-suffering Mac Pro buyers who had hoped that the update would signal regular hardware improvements. Instead, it seems that Apple is focusing on its newer Mac Studio line for the next-generation M5 Ultra chip. The company's internal sources indicate that Apple has "largely written off" the Mac Pro, with no significant updates expected in 2026.
So why should we care about a Mac Pro in an era dominated by Apple Silicon? In reality, the desktop market is shrinking as users increasingly opt for laptops and lower-cost options. The Mac Pro's strengths – expandability, particularly when it comes to storage, graphics cards, and RAM – are being rendered obsolete by the company's newer products. Thunderbolt 5's speeds make external storage devices redundant, leaving power users with few practical reasons to prefer a $7,000 tower over a more affordable option like the $4,000 Mac Studio.
As we head into 2026, it seems that Apple will be shifting its attention towards laptops and desktops other than the Mac Pro. Rumors suggest that every laptop other than the entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro will receive an M5 upgrade, while a new, lower-cost MacBook model with an iPhone-class chip is expected to shake up the market.
One thing's for sure – if Apple is indeed writing off the Mac Pro, it's time to reevaluate what this line of products brings to the table. Are we still in need of a premium desktop option that offers unique features and expandability? Or has the market moved on to more affordable, lower-power alternatives? Only time will tell.
This lack of attention comes as a surprise to long-suffering Mac Pro buyers who had hoped that the update would signal regular hardware improvements. Instead, it seems that Apple is focusing on its newer Mac Studio line for the next-generation M5 Ultra chip. The company's internal sources indicate that Apple has "largely written off" the Mac Pro, with no significant updates expected in 2026.
So why should we care about a Mac Pro in an era dominated by Apple Silicon? In reality, the desktop market is shrinking as users increasingly opt for laptops and lower-cost options. The Mac Pro's strengths – expandability, particularly when it comes to storage, graphics cards, and RAM – are being rendered obsolete by the company's newer products. Thunderbolt 5's speeds make external storage devices redundant, leaving power users with few practical reasons to prefer a $7,000 tower over a more affordable option like the $4,000 Mac Studio.
As we head into 2026, it seems that Apple will be shifting its attention towards laptops and desktops other than the Mac Pro. Rumors suggest that every laptop other than the entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro will receive an M5 upgrade, while a new, lower-cost MacBook model with an iPhone-class chip is expected to shake up the market.
One thing's for sure – if Apple is indeed writing off the Mac Pro, it's time to reevaluate what this line of products brings to the table. Are we still in need of a premium desktop option that offers unique features and expandability? Or has the market moved on to more affordable, lower-power alternatives? Only time will tell.
its been ages since they last got an update 
the m2 ultra upgrade was a joke mid 2023 and now apple's just ignoring it 
meanwhile the mac studio is getting all the love 
and for good reason - those things are affordable and powerful 
we need to ask ourselves if we still need a premium desktop like that in this day and age 
. Maybe they'll find a way to make it more affordable or something 
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. I think Apple is smart to cut their losses on the Mac Pro and invest in products that will appeal to a wider audience 
. I mean, don't get me wrong, it's been a beast in its day, but if Apple's focus is shifting to laptops and the Mac Studio line now, I think they're making a smart move. I've always found the desktop market to be kinda... stagnant 
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its true tho apple is shifting focus to laptops and more affordable options and honestly who can blame them? The desktop market is drying up and we need something that can compete with gaming pcs but at a lower price point I think the Mac Studio is a good place to start maybe add some more powerful options like the Pro chips they have now 
it's not like people are shelling out that kinda cash just for a fancy tower anymore. I mean, don't get me wrong, i love my macs as much as the next guy but 7k for a desktop is just ridiculous 
! I mean, I get it, they're hyping up those new laptops with M5 chips instead 
, and honestly, who can blame 'em? Laptops are where it's at now 
. But for all us power users who actually need expandability and whatnot, the Mac Pro is basically a dead horse 
. I mean, $7k for a desktop that's just gonna get left behind in 2026 
. Don't even get me started on Thunderbolt 5 making external storage kinda obsolete 
. It's time to reassess what we need from Apple, imo 
. The Mac Studio is already a great option for power users