Apple Discontinues Mac Pro After Nearly 20 Years

Apple has discontinued its flagship Mac Pro desktop computer after nearly two decades, quietly removing the product from its website and confirming no plans for future updates or new models. The move, reported this week, marks the end of a line long targeted at professional users such as video editors, 3D artists, and developers who required high-performance workstations.

The Mac Pro, which debuted in its modern tower form in 2003, had not seen a significant refresh since 2023, when it shipped with Apple's M2 Ultra chip. Priced at a starting $6,999, the machine featured a distinctive lattice-style aluminum enclosure designed for advanced airflow cooling and included six PCIe 4.0 expansion slots for internal upgrades like storage and networking cards. However, its modularity clashed with Apple's shift to its proprietary Apple Silicon processors, which emphasize unified memory and integrated components over user-expandable hardware. A company spokesperson told 9to5Mac that Apple has no intentions to offer new Mac Pro hardware moving forward, as the firm sells through remaining inventory in retail stores.

This decision aligns with Apple's broader strategy to streamline its desktop...