Apple is accelerating the transition to OLED displays for MacBook Pro, with production starting early. Features include higher brightness, touch support, and M6 chip, expected by 2026-2027.
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Apple appears to be accelerating the transition of MacBook Pro to OLED displays. Fresh leaks suggest that preparations for the new screens have started earlier than expected, potentially bringing forward the debut of one of the most significant updates in the lineup's history.
According to insiders from Korean sources, Samsung Display has already begun mass production of OLED panels intended for future MacBook Pro models. Previously, production was not expected to start until the second quarter of 2026 at the earliest, but new information points to a shift in the timeline. While the source cannot be considered flawless, these details align with earlier predictions from industry analysts.
Reports indicate that Apple plans to use tandem OLED panels—the same technology employed in current iPad Pro models. These displays offer higher brightness, more accurate color reproduction, and longer lifespan compared to conventional OLED solutions. If the rumors prove true, the switch to OLED would represent the biggest screen upgrade for MacBook Pro in many years.
Of particular interest is the mention of touch support. In this scenario, MacBook Pro would gain a touchscreen for the first time, which could significantly change how users interact with macOS, especially for designers, photographers, and other creative professionals. This move would also bring MacBook and iPad even closer in terms of use cases. The updated models are expected to run on the Apple M6 chip, which has not yet been officially announced. A thinner and lighter chassis is also mentioned, and the familiar screen notch might be replaced by a compact hole-punch cutout for the FaceTime camera.
Meanwhile, Apple reportedly still plans an interim update for MacBook Pro based on M5 Pro and M5 Max processors. So even with accelerated display production, laptops with OLED screens might not arrive until late 2026 or early 2027. Until the company makes an official announcement, all this information remains speculative.