Overview
- Reports say Apple is internally testing high‑end 14‑inch and 16‑inch MacBook Pro prototypes with tandem OLED panels and touch input that would run on M5 Pro and M5 Max chips and target late 2026 to early 2027 releases.
- Apple is said to be trialing a first touch‑capable MacBook design that replaces the notch with a punch‑hole camera and uses a redesigned hinge to reduce screen wobble during touch input, though those design details remain unconfirmed.
- Desktop updates in testing reportedly include a 2026 Mac mini offered with a standard M6 at the base and an M5 Pro at higher tiers, with the next model starting at a 512GB SSD.
- A second‑generation MacBook Neo is said to be under test with an A19 Pro chip and roughly 12GB of RAM, aimed at a 2027 launch according to the same leak reporting.
- Several reports emphasize that timing and final specs are conditional because Apple is prioritizing an M7 rollout and faces memory and OLED supply limits, and the company is testing macOS 27.1 to add touch gestures and ensure the software supports the new hardware.