Apple is reportedly preparing a high-end MacBook Pro that is nearly ready to launch. It would introduce several firsts for a Mac, including an OLED display and a touchscreen.
Apple hasn't redesigned the MacBook Pro since the M1 Pro and M1 Max models arrived in 2021, so a new look is due. Rumors suggest the laptop will be lighter and possibly thinner, which points to casing tweaks. Apple also plans to replace the notch with an iPhone-style Dynamic Island, which could unify how Siri behaves across iPhone and Mac with iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate. Rumors have not mentioned changes to the keyboard or trackpad. The OLED MacBook Pro is expected in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes, though it is unclear whether it will replace the current models or sit above them as a premium option.
The display is the headline upgrade. OLED pixels switch off when not in use rather than dimming, which means richer colors, a higher contrast ratio with true blacks, less blooming, and generally better HDR than mini-LED. Reports indicate Apple is using rigid OLED panels with oxide TFT backplanes and tandem OLED structures, which offer a longer lifespan and less burn-in than single-stack designs.
The laptop is also expected to bring the first touchscreen to a Mac. Touch would supplement the trackpad and keyboard rather than replace them, and macOS Golden Gate is reportedly being adapted for touch input. Hints already appear in macOS 27, including direct touch in Sidecar and pull-to-refresh across several apps. The current high-end models use M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and Apple is expected to keep those chips for the OLED model.
Source: MacRumors · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing