Apple plans to eliminate non-touch premium MacBook Pro models from its lineup when it introduces second-generation touch models in 2027, according to Bloomberg's "Power On" newsletter. The only non-touch model expected to remain is the core 14-inch MacBook Pro, which will move to the M7 chip and receive a thinner, lighter design while continuing to lack touch.
The new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models feature PROLED displays with touch-enabled screens, starting at $2,899. An entry 14-inch model with the M6 chip offers a lower price point at $1,999 but does not include touch. Apple will phase out the M5 Pro and M5 Max touch models once the next generation arrives.
The second-generation models would sport the M7 Pro and M7 Max with more emphasis on AI capabilities. If prices stay consistent, moving from the entry MacBook Pro to the starting touch model would represent a $900 premium. The MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR displays begins shipping November 6, with pre-orders open now at $2,899 for the 14-inch model and $3,399 for the 16-inch model.
Source: AppleInsider · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing