Rumors strongly suggest that Apple will be overhauling the MacBook Pro in 2026, marking five years since the previous redesign that we know and love today.There are three key rumors to follow with this redesigned MacBook Pro, and we’ll be delving into them here.OLED display After debuting in the iPad Pro in 2024, Apple is expected to introduce OLED display technology to the MacBook Pro for the very first time with the redesign in 2026.
This’ll provide higher brightness, better contrast ratios, and nicer colors to the MacBook Pro lineup for the very first time.Plus, according to , Apple will be using the same Tandem OLED display tech as the aforementioned iPad Pro: While transitioning to OLED, Apple may also ditch the notch, in favor of a smaller camera hole cutout.This information comes from , who describes it as a “rounded corner + hole cut.” The report doesn’t specify whether or not it’ll be a single hole punch, or something more similar to Dynamic Island on the iPhone.
Either way, there won’t be as chunky of a cutout in your MacBook Pro display once the redesign arrives.Thinner design According to , Apple will be adopting a new, thinner design with the 2026 MacBook Pro.There aren’t many other details specified, so it’s unclear if the overall chassis design will change: Cutting-edge M6 chip Apple will also debut the M6 family of chips in this new MacBook Pro redesign.
Currently, M6 is anticipated to be the first generation of Apple Silicon to adopt TSMC’s 2nm technology, alongside the A20 chip for iPhone.As per usual, we should see M6, M6 Pro, and M6 Max versions of the MacBook Pro, in both 14-inch and 16-inch sizes.With a new process node, we should see noticeable performance and efficiency gains.
Wrap up Overall, the biggest feature of this upgrade is certainly the fact that the MacBook Pro will be adopting OLED.That said, I’ll certainly appreciate the thinner design – particularly on the 16-inch MacBook Pro, which currently comes in at 4.7 pounds.In case you aren’t too fond of waiting around a year and a half to buy a new MacBook Pro, there are some good discounts on the current M4 MacBook Pro models now that they’re around halfway through their lifespan.
You can pick up an M4 14-inch for $1429, an M4 Pro 14-inch for $1779, or an M4 Pro 16-inch for $2249.These are all around $200 off compared to their typical prices.My favorite Apple accessory recommendations: Anker MagSafe 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand with Qi2 MOFT Magnetic Wallet Stand, fits up to 3 cards Logitech Brio 100 1080p Webcam for Mac AirTag 4-pack (on sale for 20% off!) SanDisk Extreme 2TB USB-C SSD, up to 1050MB/s Aulumu Vegan Leather Case for iPhone 16 Pro You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day.
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