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.