Apple appears ready to break from Steve Jobs' long-standing resistance to touchscreen laptops with a rumored MacBook Ultra. The flagship model would feature an OLED touchscreen display, marking Apple's first attempt at touch input on a Mac laptop after years of insisting such designs were 'ergonomically terrible.'

Recent supply chain leaks suggest 14- and 16-inch variants (code-named K114 and K116) launching in late 2026. The OLED panel would replace Mini LED displays, offering better color accuracy and deeper blacks while enabling a thinner, lighter build. A Dynamic Island-style cutout would house the front camera, and the screen would support multi-touch gestures like iPad Pro.

Rather than waiting for M6 chips, the first MacBook Ultra would reportedly use current M5 Pro and M5 Ultra processors, then skip to M7 chips with advanced AI capabilities for the second generation. This approach lets Apple accelerate its AI-focused roadmap while potentially adding native 5G cellular connectivity.

Pricing will likely exceed current MacBook Pro tiers, which start at $1,999 for the 14-inch model. The MacBook Ultra aims to capture professional creators who currently gravitate to Windows touchscreen laptops for drawing and design work, finally giving them a high-performance Mac alternative with proper touch support.