Overview
- Bloomberg’s Power On, cited across outlets on Sunday, says Apple is testing redesigned 14‑inch and 16‑inch MacBook Pro prototypes that use Tandem OLED panels and add touch input.
- The report says Apple reengineered the interior by miniaturizing parts and rearranging components to make the new models “significantly lighter” than current MacBook Pros, though exact weights were not disclosed.
- Prototypes are reportedly running macOS 27.2 (Golden Gate) betas that include UI changes to support touch, larger tap targets, contextual menus near the finger, and Dynamic Island‑style behavior to replace the notch.
- Apple is said to plan M5 Pro and M5 Max chips for these high‑end models and to skip a higher‑end M6 variant to accelerate work on M7; a late October to November 2026 shipping window is reported but not confirmed by Apple.
- Supply constraints for OLED panels or other components could still affect timing or final specs, and all details remain unannounced and should be treated as unconfirmed until Apple issues a formal statement.