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Apple Halts M4 Ultra Chip; Mac Studio Takes Center Stage

11/16/2025

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Mark Gurman reports in his Power On newsletter that Apple has halted work on the M4 Ultra chip for the Mac Pro, with no updates planned until at least 2026.
The M5 Ultra will be exclusive to the Mac Studio.
As a result, the Mac Studio has become the focal point of Apple's professional desktop strategy.
Creative professionals are increasingly turning to the Mac Studio for high-performance needs.

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Story summary

Mark Gurman reports in his Power On newsletter that Apple has halted work on the M4 Ultra chip for the Mac Pro, with no updates planned until at least 2026.
The M5 Ultra will be exclusive to the Mac Studio.
As a result, the Mac Studio has become the focal point of Apple's professional desktop strategy.
Creative professionals are increasingly turning to the Mac Studio for high-performance needs.