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The topic Apple\u2019s new MacBook Ultra could be exactly what I\u2019ve been wanting<\/strong> is currently the subject of lively discussion \u2014 readers and analysts are keeping a close eye on developments.<\/p>\n

This is taking place in a dynamic environment: companies\u2019 decisions and competitors\u2019 reactions can quickly change the picture.<\/p>\n

Earlier today, a new report said Apple\u2019s forthcoming MacBook Pro overhaul will actually be called the MacBook Ultra. Here\u2019s why the new Mac sounds like the exact kind of model I\u2019ve been wanting.<\/p>\n

Last month, Mark Gurman hinted that Apple\u2019s M6 MacBook Pro with a new design, touchscreen, OLED, and more might be called the MacBook Ultra.<\/p>\n

It seemed like mere speculation, but today Macworld reported that Apple is indeed planning to call its new high-end laptop the \u2018MacBook Ultra.\u2019<\/p>\n

I was already very excited for the new model, but naming it Ultra makes it seem even more likely to be the right computer for me.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been a long time since the Mac was my primary computer. When the first iPad Pro launched in 2015, I switched to an iPad-first computing setup.<\/p>\n

A big motivator for me was the Mac not getting the level of investment it deserved.<\/p>\n

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I love the Mac, but for a while Apple seemed content letting it languish. macOS changed very little each year, regularly lagging behind iOS and iPadOS when it came to new features, apps, and innovation.<\/p>\n

Mac hardware went through an especially rough patch in the pre-Apple silicon era. But despite Apple turning that around in recent years, the Mac still lacks several important hardware features that I love on my iPad.<\/p>\n

When several of these features were rumored for the M6 MacBook Pro, I got excited for the new model. But if Apple positions this product as a MacBook Ultra, I think it could be an even better fit for me. Here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n

Apple silicon has made every Mac impressively powerful, and as a result, the MacBook Pro has arguably become more niche.<\/p>\n

My computing needs are pretty straightforward: I write for a living, do a little photo editing, and use apps like Slack, Messages, Safari, and other \u2018basic\u2019 computing apps.<\/p>\n

MacBook Air and even MacBook Neo would easily meet those needs. But I was excited for the M6 MacBook Pro, not because of its power, but rather its innovative features.<\/p>\n

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And I suspect that\u2019s what Apple\u2019s new wave of \u2018Ultra\u2019 devices is all about.<\/p>\n

If iPhone Ultra and MacBook Ultra are indeed coming, I think Apple will be using \u2018Ultra\u2019 to highlight innovation more than sheer capabilities.<\/p>\n

The iPhone Ultra, in some ways, will be inferior to iPhone 18 Pro. But because it will offer unique, cutting edge features, it will be \u2018Ultra.\u2019<\/p>\n

MacBook Ultra will reportedly be thinner and lighter than the current MacBook Pro. While I\u2019m sure it will still have Pro and Max-level chips, \u201cthinner\u201d doesn\u2019t exactly indicate Apple will make it more powerful than the MacBook Pro.<\/p>\n

Instead, \u2018Ultra\u2019 might be used to signify the most innovative, cutting-edge Mac you can get. It will be the first model with touch support, OLED, a new Dynamic Island cutout, and perhaps even a C2 cellular modem.<\/p>\n

Used in this sense, MacBook Ultra is exactly what I want. I don\u2019t need a machine that\u2019s insanely powerful. I just want a Mac that pushes the platform forward in significant ways.<\/p>\n

Obviously I don\u2019t expect MacBook Ultra to lag behind the MacBook Pro. But whereas the MacBook Pro these days seems more targeted to \u201cpro\u201d use cases, what I really want is a high-end Mac that performs well, sure, but also has the modern features I\u2019ve grown used to having on iPad.<\/p>\n

The idea of \u2018Ultra\u2019 pricing isn\u2019t very appealing. But everything else about this new model has me excited.<\/p>\n

What are your thoughts on Apple launching a \u2018MacBook Ultra\u2019? Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n