M6 MacBook Pro Could Put Apple’s iPad Sales In Jeopardy With This One Upgrade As The Revamped Lineup’s Launch Approaches Closer
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Publish Date: 2026-06-14 04:57:00
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- 21-40%: Questionable – Some concerns remain
- 41-60%: Plausible – Reasonable evidence
- 61-80%: Probable – Strong evidence
- 81-100%: Highly Likely – Multiple reliable sources
Apple is finally bringing a design change to the M6 MacBook Pro series later this year, with the new portable Macs expected to feature a slimmer design, a redesigned hinge that’ll accommodate touchscreen capabilities, and an OLED that’s expected to outshine mini-LED technology. However, one upgrade mentioned in the latest report might not just force customers to flock to the newer models, but there’s a chance that iPad sales can suffer because of this.
Cellular connectivity on the redesigned M6 MacBook Pro could reduce iPad sales momentum, as Apple is planning 5G modems on its upcoming machines
Baseband chips on iPads have existed for as long as we can remember, but irrespective of the level of tweaks Apple brings to iPadOS 27, the company will never transform it into a superior option for everyday productivity compared to macOS. This is why bringing cellular connectivity for Macs will be a game-changer, and according to United Daily News, this upgrade could arrive later this year.
The report mentions that Foxconn and Quanta are two of Apple’s suppliers who stand to benefit the most from the M6 MacBook Pro’s inception, but as far as details surrounding the 5G modems go, that information is limited, apart from a vapor chamber being mentioned. However, since the technology giant introduced the C1 in the iPhone 16e, followed by the C1X in the iPhone Air, there’s a chance the M6 MacBook Pro will ship with the latest iteration.
Given that Qualcomm not only charges Apple a premium for its 5G modems but also requires royalty payments for licensing this technology, it made little sense to bring these pricey components to the MacBook Pro family, which were already targeting…
