[News] Apple Reportedly Plans First Touch-Screen MacBook Pro for Late 2026 or Early 2027

According to Bloomberg, Apple is reportedly preparing to introduce a touch-screen version of the Mac for the first time. Sources say the company is developing a redesigned MacBook Pro with a touch display, slated for release in late 2026 or early 2027.

The upcoming models, code-named K114 and K116, are expected to feature thinner and lighter designs powered by Apple’s M6 series chips. They will also adopt OLED display technology for the first time in a Mac, bringing a higher-end and slimmer screen system to the lineup, according to sources cited by the report.

As for other reported details about the touch-screen MacBook Pro, Bloomberg, citing sources, states that it will continue to feature a full trackpad and keyboard. Apple is also planning to remove the “notch” — the camera cutout at the top of the display — and replace it with a hole-punch design that preserves screen space around the sensor, the report adds.

For years, Apple resisted the idea of adding touch screens to its Macs. Within the company, there were concerns that touch-enabled Macs could undercut iPad sales. However, as tablet growth has slowed in recent years and touch screens have become standard across many PCs, Apple’s stance appears to be shifting, the report notes.

In addition, adding a touch screen to the MacBook Pro could encourage users to move upmarket, creating new revenue opportunities for Apple. The report points out that while the $999 MacBook Air remains Apple’s top-selling laptop, a premium touch-enabled MacBook Pro could attract customers to upgrade or switch from Windows PCs.

Face ID for Macs Reportedly in Early Exploration

In addition, according to Wccftech, Apple is reportedly exploring the possibility of adding Face ID to future Mac models. However, the report notes that this feature is not expected to debut until 2027. Even then, Apple may decide not to move forward if the in-screen Face ID technology fails to meet its standards for speed or accuracy.

Meanwhile, Apple is developing several other new Macs, including updated MacBook Air models powered by the M5 chip. As Bloomberg notes, these devices, code-named J813 and J815, are expected to launch in the spring. The company is also reportedly working on refreshed versions of the Mac Studio and Mac mini, as well as two new external Mac displays, referred to internally as J427 and J527.

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