Overview

• Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple now expects the first MacBook Pro with an OLED display and M6 chip to ship between late 2026 and early 2027.
• Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo indicates that MacBook Pro models powered by M5 chips have been pushed into early 2026.
• Apple is reportedly working with Samsung Display to secure OLED panels using next-generation Gen 8.6 oxide TFT production lines.
• The anticipated M6 redesign is said to include a thinner chassis, slimmer bezels and a revamped camera cutout to replace the notch.
• Industry observers argue a major hardware overhaul is needed to reignite upgrade demand after M-series silicon extended MacBook longevity.