Overview

• Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo now report that the next-generation MacBook Pro release has slipped into late 2026 or early 2027, several quarters later than initially expected.
• According to reports, the redesign will introduce OLED displays for deeper blacks, richer color and improved power efficiency compared with current Mini-LED/LCD screens.
• Mark Gurman’s coverage describes a thinner, sleeker chassis to accompany the visual overhaul, signaling a clear generational redesign.
• Reporting diverges on the processor choice, with some sources anticipating an M6 chip at launch while Ming-Chi Kuo forecasts high-end M5 variants in MacBook Pros during 2026.
• Analysts warn that limited capacity at Samsung Display, LG and BOE for laptop-scale OLED production remains a key factor influencing Apple’s timeline.