Current MacBook Pro model. (Image credit – Apple)
Apple is reportedly preparing to introduce an all-new MacBook Pro design later this year. It will be a fresh supply chain report suggesting a launch in the final quarter. While Apple is expected to roll out updated MacBook Pro models powered by the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips in the near term, the more significant upgrade is said to arrive towards the end of the year with a completely redesigned chassis and a long-awaited display overhaul.
Apple currently sells the MacBook Pro with the base M5 chip, and reports indicate that more powerful M5 Pro and M5 Max variants could debut as early as this month. These upcoming models are expected to retain the existing design but deliver notable performance gains.
Previous reports have suggested that the M5 Max could post “astounding” Geekbench scores, along with offering greater flexibility in CPU and GPU configurations.
The launch was earlier speculated to coincide with Apple Creator Studio, but that did not materialise. Recent reports now point to a launch alongside macOS 26.3 in the coming weeks.
While the upcoming M5 Pro and M5 Max refresh may appeal to users seeking immediate performance upgrades, many are reportedly holding out for the long-rumoured redesigned MacBook Pro. If accurate, this would mark the first major design change to the MacBook Pro lineup in five years.
Leaks and reports suggest that the new design could be slimmer and may replace the current display notch with a punch-hole cutout for the FaceTime camera. There is also speculation that Apple could introduce touchscreen support for the first time on a MacBook Pro, though this remains unconfirmed.
The most anticipated change, however, is Apple’s shift from IPS LCD panels to OLED displays.
According to a supply chain report from The Elec, Samsung Display is preparing to manufacture OLED panels for the upcoming MacBook Pro models with a launch planned for the fourth quarter of this year.
The report states, “Samsung Display will make the first OLED MacBook panel that Apple will launch in the fourth quarter of this year in the A6 line. It was designed as two models, 14 inches and 16 inches. Samsung Display’s shipment target is said to be 2 million units by the end of this year.”
Earlier reports had claimed that Samsung was ahead of schedule with OLED panel development. However, the latest update suggests that while Samsung is ready to produce the displays, some Apple-specific components are still not finalised, which could impact timelines.
If these reports hold true, Apple’s redesigned MacBook Pro with an OLED display could be one of the company’s most significant hardware launches of the year, combining a refreshed design with a major upgrade in display technology.
Answer. Reports suggest Apple will introduce the redesigned MacBook Pro with OLED panels in Q4 2026, with Samsung Display supplying 14-inch and 16-inch models targeting 2 million units by year-end.
Answer. The M5 Pro and M5 Max variants are expected to launch soon, retaining the current design but offering significant performance gains, including “astounding” Geekbench scores and more flexible CPU/GPU configurations.
Answer. The redesigned MacBook Pro may feature a slimmer chassis, a punch-hole cutout for the FaceTime camera instead of the notch, and possibly touchscreen support, though the latter remains unconfirmed.
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