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Apple Reportedly Readies Touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro for Late-2026 Production

Analyst Ming‑Chi Kuo says Apple is turning to on‑cell touch after years of observing iPad workflows, with Samsung Display expected to supply the OLED panels.

Overview

  • Ming‑Chi Kuo reports the first MacBook Pro with a touchscreen is planned, using on‑cell technology integrated into the OLED display.
  • The model is expected to enter mass production in late 2026, with shipping timing still uncertain between late 2026 and early 2027.
  • Supply‑chain reporting points to Samsung Display as the initial provider of the OLED panels for the redesigned notebook.
  • Rumors indicate an interim M5 MacBook Pro refresh could arrive earlier, with the OLED touchscreen redesign likely tied to a later‑generation Apple silicon chip.
  • A lower‑cost MacBook using an iPhone‑series processor is said to be headed to production sooner without touch support, with a second‑generation model in 2027 under consideration for touch.