Apple is reportedly preparing to launch several new devices next month, including the iPhone 17e, refreshed MacBook Pro models powered by M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, and a budget MacBook featuring the A18 Pro chipset. Alongside these updates, the company is said to be planning a major design and hardware overhaul for the MacBook Pro lineup, originally expected in early 2027. However, recent reports suggest Apple could move up the timeline, bringing the redesigned MacBook Pro with an OLED touchscreen to late 2026. The new model may also introduce select iPhone-inspired features to the laptop lineup.
Apple OLED Touchscreen MacBook Pro Timeline
According to a Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with the matter, Apple is planning to launch a new MacBook Pro with an OLED touchscreen as early as fall this year. If true, this would mark the company’s first laptop to feature an OLED touchscreen panel. However, Apple has not officially confirmed any plans regarding such a device.
The more I think about this the more it becomes obvious that Apple had no choice but to do this. At some point the Mac Pro is going to be discontinued. The headlines that Apple nixed its only Made in America product wouldn’t go down well at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Problem solved. https://t.co/IjCbFwC0qw
— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) February 25, 2026
Dynamic Island May Replace Notch
The upcoming MacBook Pro is also rumoured to feature the Dynamic Island, replacing the traditional notch at the top of the display. Apple first introduced the Dynamic Island with the iPhone 14 Pro series in September 2022. On the laptop, it is expected to house the webcam while also enabling media controls, live activities, and potentially third-party app integrations, similar to its functionality on iPhones.
Design And User Experience Details
Despite the display upgrade, the OLED MacBook Pro is said to retain a design similar to the current generation, including a backlit keyboard and trackpad. Reports suggest the device will not shift to a “touch-first” interface; instead, users can choose to interact via touch or continue using the traditional point-and-click approach, offering flexibility rather than a full transition to touchscreen computing.
NEW: Apple’s touch-screen MacBook Pro will have the Dynamic Island and a new interface that moves between touch and point-and-click to fit what the user wants at the given time. https://t.co/Pe7Khhem22
— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) February 24, 2026
Earlier 2027 Plans And M6 Chip
Previously, the OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro was expected to debut in early 2027, powered by Apple’s yet-to-be-announced M6 processor. The redesigned models, reportedly codenamed K114 and K116, are said to arrive in 14-inch and 16-inch variants with thinner and lighter frames. Earlier rumours had also pointed to a hole-punch cutout instead of Dynamic Island, though the latest report suggests Apple may opt for the more interactive design element.
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