New Delhi: Apple has reported that they are working on the next-generation MacBook Pro with an OLED touchscreen, which will likely mark a significant shift from the company’s long-standing position against touch-enabled Macs. According to some sources, Apple plans to debut a redesigned MacBook Pro with the touch display by late 2026 or early 2027. The upcoming models, internally code-named K114 and K116, are expected to feature thinner and lighter frames and will run on Apple’s next-generation M6 chip series. The move signals a notable change for Apple, which has resisted adding touch functionality to Macs since co-founder Steve Jobs dismissed the idea over a decade ago, arguing that touch screens on laptops were ergonomically impractical.
Apple’s development of touchscreen MacBook Pro has been in the works for some time; MacBook Pro models will adopt OLED display technology, the same display standard currently used in iPhones and iPad Pro. While Apple has not officially confirmed any details, any such move will represent a significant evolution in the Mac’s design philosophy, one that blends the best of its laptop and tablet ecosystems. If the plans stay on track, Apple users could finally see the long-awaited touchscreen MacBook Pro hitting the market within the next two years.
The OLED touchscreen will not be the only thing new on the upcoming MacBook Pro, according to some sources, Apple will also drop the display notch for a hole-punch design for the camera, resembling the iPhone’s Dynamic Island layout. Apple’s current MacBook Pro design has been in place since 2011, though the company recently refreshed the 14-inch base model with the M5 chip. Apple plans to release M5 Pro and M5 Max variants in early 2026, keeping the same overall design.
