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Apple’s Desktop Roadmap: M5 Mac Studio Expected This Summer, iMac Color Refresh Later in 2026

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman signals chip upgrades over design changes across Apple’s desktop Macs.

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Apple seems poised to launch a whole new color palette for its next iMac lineup.
New iMac colors, Mac mini update due later in 2026
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Overview

  • The Mac Studio is reportedly first in line for an M5-series update around mid‑2026, with the WWDC timeframe cited as a likely window.
  • A 24‑inch iMac refresh later in 2026 is expected to feature a refreshed color palette, though the specific shades remain unconfirmed.
  • The Mac mini is expected after the Mac Studio, with reports pointing to Apple’s September–October release season for its M5 update.
  • Recent iOS 26.3 beta code has revealed identifiers for unreleased M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, reinforcing expectations for new desktop silicon.
  • Multiple outlets attribute the sequencing and focus on internal upgrades to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who says the new desktops should “look identical” to current models.