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OLED MacBook Pro Reported for Q4 2026 as Samsung Readies Panel Production

Supply-chain reporting points to Samsung Display starting OLED panel mass production in May with roughly two million units targeted by year-end.

Overview

  • Apple is expected to debut redesigned 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M6‑series chips, according to The Elec reports echoed by multiple outlets.
  • Foxconn is slated to receive OLED panels in the third quarter for final assembly, supporting a late-2026 launch window.
  • Apple is still reworking components to lower manufacturing costs, with reliability testing cited as a remaining step before release.
  • The redesign reportedly includes a thinner chassis, a hole‑punch camera, and potential touchscreen support on higher‑end variants.
  • An interim update with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips in the current chassis is expected to arrive sooner, creating a timing decision for upgraders.