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Apple Reportedly Preparing First Touchscreen MacBook Pro With OLED Display For Fall Launch
- •Apple could launch its first touchscreen MacBook Pro models in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes as early as October or November.
- •The new laptops are expected to feature touch-enabled OLED displays, replacing the current mini-LED screens.
- •A reworked internal layout will make the upcoming MacBook Pro significantly lighter and thinner than current models.
- •Additional anticipated features include a pill-shaped Dynamic Island replacing the notch and powerful M5 Pro and M5 Max chips.
- •These premium devices are positioned as higher-end options above the current lineup, potentially carrying the MacBook Ultra name.
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According to Mark Gurman, Apple could introduce the new 14-inch and 16-inch touchscreen MacBook Pro models as early as October, though the launch could potentially slip to November. These upcoming laptops are also being tested with a beta version of macOS 27.2.
The new MacBook Pro models are expected to feature touch support, a switch from mini-LED to tandem OLED screens, and a pill-shaped Dynamic Island replacing the notch. They are also expected to feature M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, alongside a significantly lighter and thinner internal layout design.
The new OLED models are expected to sit above the existing MacBook Pro lineup as more expensive, higher-end options, with some reports suggesting they might use the moniker "MacBook Ultra". They are slated to be marketed at a significantly higher price point than current standard models.
