When forecasting a MacBook Pro release date, use order delays & software releases cautiously

Syndication January 19, 2026

When forecasting a MacBook Pro release date, use order delays & software releases cautiously

New M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros are about to launch. Don’t lean too heavily on upgrade order shipment delays or Apple’s new Creator Studio launch to predict a release date, though.

Laptop on a desk displaying a colorful abstract wallpaper, with app icons at the bottom. A small plant is nearby, and a brick wall is in the background.

MacBook Pro

It is certainly expected that there will be an M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro launch early in 2026 — and perhaps one with an OLED screen later in the year. Now it appears that at least some users looking to buy MacBook Pro models are finding shipping dates slipping.

According to MacRumors, the delay can be up to two months. As always, shipping times for the base or most common configurations are sooner than ones with any extra storage or RAM.

Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums