Apple’s First Touchscreen MacBook Pro Could Debut October 28 With OLED Display and Slimmer Design
Apple is reportedly preparing one of the biggest MacBook Pro upgrades in years. The company is expected to hold a product showcase in Los Angeles on October 28, where it may introduce the first MacBook Pro with a touchscreen.
The upcoming laptop is said to feature a redesigned body, an OLED display, a thinner and lighter build, and a Dynamic Island-style cutout. If accurate, this would mark a major change for the Mac lineup, as Apple has long avoided adding touchscreens to its laptops while keeping touch input focused on the iPhone and iPad.
The new touchscreen MacBook Pro is expected to arrive in both 14-inch and 16-inch sizes. While the overall MacBook Pro identity may remain familiar, the move to OLED could make the display noticeably better. OLED panels typically offer deeper blacks, stronger contrast, and richer colors compared with the mini-LED screens currently used in high-end MacBook Pro models.
Another major visual change could be the replacement of the current display notch with a Dynamic Island-style cutout. Similar to the feature found on recent iPhones, this area could be used for interactive alerts, controls, or system information, making better use of the space around the camera housing.
Apple is also reportedly working on software changes to make touchscreen controls feel natural in macOS. Rather than turning the MacBook Pro into a tablet-style device, the interface may adjust depending on how the user interacts with it. For example, tapping the screen could trigger larger buttons or menus that appear closer to the user’s finger, while trackpad and keyboard navigation would continue to work as expected.
The first OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro models are expected to use Apple’s M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. That means the biggest upgrades may come from the display, design, and new input method rather than from a completely new processor generation.
However, these improvements may come at a higher price. OLED panels are more expensive to produce, and reports suggest the new MacBook Pro models could cost up to $500 more than current versions. At the moment, the 14-inch MacBook Pro starts at $2,499 in the United States, while the 16-inch model starts at $2,999.
Apple is not expected to immediately remove the current mini-LED MacBook Pro from the lineup. Instead, the company may continue selling those models alongside the new OLED touchscreen versions, giving buyers a more affordable option.
There is also talk of a new entry-level MacBook Pro being introduced at the same event. That model could feature Apple’s next M6 chip but keep a more traditional display without OLED or touchscreen technology.
Alongside the MacBook Pro refresh, Apple is also expected to update the 24-inch iMac. The new iMac is reportedly set to receive an M6 processor, replacing the current model powered by the M4 chip.
Apple may also introduce new color options for the updated iMac, although the exact shades have not yet been revealed. Aside from the faster chip and possible new finishes, the all-in-one desktop is not expected to receive a major redesign.
An OLED iMac is also believed to be in development, but that model is reportedly still several years away. For now, the spotlight appears to be on the MacBook Pro, which could finally bring touchscreen support to Apple’s laptop lineup after years of speculation.
