Per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple’s plans for a high-spec Apple Silicon Mac Pro have been canceled.
Gurman’s Power On newsletter also pointed out that the computer, which will be equipped with an M2 Ultra chip, will also look identical to the current Intel Mac Pro, so customers should not expect any major design change. The product will also not support expandable RAM, as the Apple Silicon architecture means all memory is tied to the M2 chip.
The article noted that users should expect to be able to upgrade the system’s SSD size, GPU, and networking capabilities. These expansion options will work as selling points compared to the forthcoming M2 Ultra Mac Studio, which does not allow for any expandability.
Gurman also noted that the next-gen Mac Pro will feature two spare SSD slots, in addition to slots for graphics, media, and networking. The upcoming Mac Pro is expected to launch before the end of this year.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.