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Apple’s Next MacBook Pro Redesign Reported for 2026 With OLED Touch Displays and a Thinner Build

With M5 models newly on sale, reports of a 2026 overhaul are prompting buyers to weigh today’s proven design against expected M6 Pro/Max upgrades.

Overview

  • Recent reporting, including from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, indicates Apple pushed the MacBook Pro overhaul to 2026 after display-technology delays.
  • The redesign is expected to introduce OLED panels and the first touch screens on a Mac, alongside a slimmer, lighter chassis.
  • Higher-end configurations are reportedly first in line, with M6 Pro and M6 Max chips leading the rollout before lower-tier models follow.
  • The base 14-inch version may not receive the new chassis until later, with some reports pointing to 2027 or beyond for that trim.
  • Reviewers note that the just-launched M5 Pro and M5 Max laptops offer a refined, reliable design today, while the expected M6-era changes could bring higher costs and unknowns at launch.