Netizens, especially Apple enthusiasts who are deeply in love with MacBooks, have whipped the internet into a frenzy in anticipation of Apple’s upcoming touchscreen MacBook Pro upgrade, with a recent report claiming that the upgraded Mac models could debut sooner than expected.
Spicing anticipation for Apple’s MacBook Pro line, rumors have hinted at the possibility of introducing OLED displays.
Quoting a well-known informant, Yeux1122, 9to5Mac noted that Samsung has begun mass-producing its latest 8.6-generation OLED panels, and Apple’s MacBook Pros could be the first to offer them.
Previously, leakers and industry insiders had echoed that these panels would not enter mass production until the second quarter of 2026, indicating that the new laptops could make an appearance later this year.
When will the touchscreen model of the MacBook Pro launch?
While previous predictions suggested the touchscreen version of the MacBook Pro would launch sometime in late 2026, the pushed back timeline makes the possibility of a September or October release more plausible.
But readers should take it with caution as it is tentative at the moment.
The new OLED technology is very likely to offer an improved visual experience compared to the LCD screens currently offered in MacBooks, meaning deeper blacks and contrasts would be appealing to the eyes.
These will be touchscreen panels, a favorite of users who favor touch input, blurring the lines between MacBooks and iPads.
If previous rumors are to be believed, only high-end MacBook Pro models will receive the OLED touchscreen upgrade, specifically those equipped with the yet-to-be-announced M6 Pro and M6 Max chipsets.
Before the M6 series of MacBooks comes into existence, there is a good chance that the MacBook Pro M5 Pro and M5 Max will be revealed in the coming months.
