Apple is actively developing its next generation of silicon chips, with the M5 chip slated for release in late 2025 and early details emerging for the M6 and M7 chips expected in 2026 and 2027, respectively. This ongoing development underscores Apple's commitment to its Apple Silicon roadmap following the completion of its transition from Intel processors by mid-2023.

The M6 chip, codenamed Komodo, is anticipated to power Mac computers launching in 2026, continuing Apple's pattern of annual processor upgrades. Following this, the seventh-generation M7 chip, internally known as Borneo, could be introduced in Macs in 2027, maintaining the company's long-term chip development strategy.

In addition to the M-series chips, Apple is also working on a chip codenamed Sotra, described as an "advanced Mac chip," although its specific details and release timeline remain unclear. It is speculated that this chip could be a high-end variant or feature a new architecture.

Furthermore, Apple is developing specialized chips for its AI servers under Project Baltra, designed to handle cloud-based AI processing. These chips are expected to significantly enhance performance, potentially featuring up to eight times the CPU and GPU cores of the current M3 Ultra chip. While many Apple Intelligence features will run locally on devices, more complex tasks will be offloaded to these AI servers.

These new chips will serve as the core components for future Apple devices, including smart glasses, more powerful Macs, and AI servers. This strategy aims to ensure that Apple’s hardware ecosystem remains tightly integrated and future-ready.