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Apple Reportedly Developing Redesigned MacBook Pro with OLED and Lighter Build
- •Apple is reportedly preparing a major MacBook Pro redesign featuring OLED displays and touchscreen support for the first time.
- •Upcoming 14-inch and 16-inch models are expected to be significantly lighter due to reengineered interiors and component rearrangement.
- •The software, tentatively referred to as macOS Golden Gate, is being updated with touch input and Dynamic Island features to support the new hardware.
- •The new laptops are expected to run M5 Pro and M5 Max processors and could launch in October or November.
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The upcoming 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models are expected to feature a significantly lighter design achieved by reengineering the interior and rearranging components, alongside OLED displays and touchscreen support for the first time. Additionally, reports point to a Dynamic Island-style cutout, with macOS software being updated to support touch input and new Dynamic Island features.
The redesigned MacBook Pro models are expected to run existing M5 Pro and M5 Max processors instead of higher-end M6 family variants. Apple is reportedly aiming for an October or November launch window for these laptops, alongside an OLED iPad mini.
Samsung Display is reportedly set to become the exclusive supplier of OLED touch panels for the next-generation MacBook Pro lineup, with mass manufacturing scheduled to begin around August in Asan, South Korea.
