Overview

• Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said Apple could unveil a MacBook Pro featuring an M6 chip and its first OLED display between late 2026 and early 2027.
• Gurman reports that an interim M5 MacBook Pro update has been postponed until early 2026, replacing earlier expectations for a late-2025 launch.
• Industry analysts expect Samsung Display’s Gen-8.6 OLED panels to be the primary screen supplier, with panel production capacity influencing availability and pricing.
• Rumors indicate the M6-era redesign will include a thinner chassis, reduced bezels and a hole-punch or Dynamic Island camera cutout, with possible Face ID integration.
• Mark Gurman argues that the strong performance and longevity of existing M-series MacBook Pros have dampened routine upgrade cycles, prompting Apple to pursue a more visible redesign.