Apple reportedly is preparing to introduce its first-ever touch-screen Mac, a move that would mark one of the company’s most significant design reversals since the era of Steve Jobs. According to Bloomberg, Apple plans to debut a revamped MacBook Pro with an integrated touch display by late 2026 or early 2027.
The report also suggested that the new MacBook Pro models are internally code named K114 and K116 and will be powered by Apple’s upcoming M6 chip and feature a thinner, lighter chassis. In a major display upgrade, Apple is expected to shift to OLED panels, the same technology used in iPhones and iPad Pros, marking the first time the premium display standard appears on a Mac.
The upcoming MacBook Pro will retain a full keyboard and trackpad, mirroring designs from Windows competitors such as Dell, Acer, Lenovo, and Microsoft. However, the addition of touch capability will allow users to choose between traditional input and direct screen interaction. Apple also intends to ditch the familiar “notch” in favour of a hole-punch camera design inspired by the Dynamic Island found on iPhones.
Apple engineers are reportedly working on a reinforced hinge mechanism to prevent screen wobble during touch use, which is a common issue with other touch-enabled laptops. The transition to OLED and touch components will most likely raise prices by several hundred dollars compared to current MacBook Pro models, which start at Rs 1,66,000 ($1,999) for the 14-inch variant.
While Apple has previously dismissed touch-screen Macs as impractical, and Jobs once stated that vertical touch surfaces “don’t want to be vertical,” slowing iPad sales and rising demand for touch-based PCs appear to have shifted its stance.
The company is said to be testing consumer response before expanding touch functionality throughout its lineup. Along with this, Apple is developing new MacBook Airs with M5 chips, updating the Mac Studio and Mac mini systems, and investigating Face ID integration for future Macs.