Last week, Apple fans across the globe were delighted as the company launched not 1, not 2, but three new MacBooks. And the best part was that the Cupertino-based tech giant had a little something for every budget. There is the high-end M5 Max-powered MacBook Pro for business professionals who want nothing but the best, and the low-cost MacBook Neo which is an attempt to have something for budget conscious people. And then of course, there is the MacBook Air M5 for those who want good performance in a decent price range.
SurveyThe laptops were launched across three days, starting from March 2 and ending on March 4. And the arrival of almost all the new MacBooks was inline with what we were expecting, thanks to the rumours that had been surfacing since late 2025. And now, there is another laptop that has been long-rumoured and was MIA from Apple’s latest string of announcements – the MacBook with a touchscreen. Even though Apple hasn’t officially announced the device or shared plans for its launch, we still have a fair idea of what we can expect. Read on to know all about it.
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Apple MacBook Ultra coming soon?
As per a recent report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple’s upcoming MacBook could be called the MacBook Ultra and it might come with a touchscreen display which will also be an OLED panel. In his Power On newsletter, Gurman, who is a reliable insider, shared deets about the upcoming laptop.
If rumours are true, the MacBook Ultra could arrive later this year and become the most premium laptop in the company’s portfolio. Earlier reports had suggested that Apple was planning to bring OLED panels and a thinner design to the MacBook Pro lineup with the M6 generation expected in late 2026. However, Gurman says that these upgrades might instead debut on an entirely new flagship device that sits above the existing MacBook Pro.
In addition to this, he also claims that the MacBook Ultra will not replace the MacBook Pro models. Instead, it may exist alongside the current MacBook Pro lineup powered by Apple’s M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. This would allow Apple to keep the MacBook Pro as its high performance offering while introducing an even more premium category for users who want the best display and newest features.
Apart from having an OLED touchscreen, rumours also say that Apple could introduce a Dynamic Island style cut-out on the display similar to the one found on recent iPhones. Instead of the traditional notch, the laptop may feature a hole punch camera and an interactive Dynamic Island that expands depending on the app or function being used. This could free up more screen space while also adding a new way to interact with notifications and background tasks.
To support touch input, Apple is reportedly working on changes to macOS that will make the interface more touch friendly. Menus and controls may expand when tapped, and the system could support gestures similar to the iPad, including pinch to zoom and fast scrolling. That said, Apple is unlikely to position the MacBook as a touch first device. The company may instead allow users to switch between touch, keyboard and trackpad controls depending on what feels natural.
Price expectations and more
Apple has not confirmed the MacBook Ultra yet, which means pricing remains a mystery. However, looking at the company’s past strategy may give us a rough idea of what to expect.
When Apple introduced the OLED display on the iPhone X in 2017, the price of the device increased noticeably compared to previous iPhones. A similar trend was seen when the company brought OLED panels to the iPad Pro lineup in 2024. In both cases, the addition of OLED technology pushed the price up by around 20 per cent.
If Apple follows the same approach again, the MacBook Ultra could end up being significantly more expensive than the current MacBook Pro models. That would make sense given that the device is expected to sit above the Pro lineup and target buyers who want the most advanced MacBook available.
In terms of design, the laptop is expected to feature a slimmer chassis while retaining the familiar MacBook Pro look. Apple is not expected to remove the keyboard or the trackpad, and screen sizes may remain similar to the current 14 inch and 16 inch models.
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Divyanshi Sharma
Divyanshi Sharma is a media and communications professional with over 8 years of experience in the industry. With a strong background in tech journalism, she has covered everything from the latest gadgets to gaming trends and brings a sharp editorial lens to every story. She holds a master’s diploma in mass communication and a bachelor’s degree in English literature. Her love for writing and gaming began early—often skipping classes to try out the latest titles—which naturally evolved into a career at the intersection of technology and storytelling. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find her exploring virtual worlds on her console or PC, or testing out a new laptop she managed to get her hands on. View Full Profile
