Apple is set to unveil its next‑generation high‑end laptop today, with rumors that the new devices may drop the traditional “MacBook Pro” name and instead be marketed as the [MacBook Ultra]. The machines are expected to sit above the current M5 Pro and M5 Max models, not replace them, meaning the existing lineup will remain. Apple will retain the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips for the touchscreen versions, postponing the “M6 Pro” and “M6 Max” in favor of more powerful M7 Pro and M7 Max chips slated for late‑2027 releases.
Industry sources say Apple will equip the new models with an OLED display supplied exclusively by Samsung, which has invested heavily in an 8.6‑generation production line in South Korea that reached mass‑production milestones in May. The OLED panel promises deeper colors, true blacks and better power efficiency compared with the current mini‑LED technology.
The touchscreen MacBook Pro will become the first Mac to support direct touch input, marking a shift from Apple’s historic resistance to on‑screen controls. Pre‑orders open at 10:10 a.m. Pacific Time today, with availability expected as early as November 6, and Bloomberg reports a likely launch price of $2,899. The event will take place in Los Angeles, where Apple will showcase the new features.
Source: MacRumors · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing