Apple to launch first OLED MacBook Pro in 2026, report says it is coming with a Samsung twist
Another detail from Dealsite's report suggests Apple may also redesign the MacBook Pro's front display area. It claims the new OLED models might feature a pill-shaped or hole-punch cutout, potentially ditching the controversial notch introduced in 2021. This change could pave the way for a MacBook version of the iPhone's Dynamic Island, or something similar.OLED MacBook launch timelineNow the official timeline of MacBook Pro with OLED display is widely anticipated. Research firms like Omdia have earlier hinted at a 2026 timeline. While Omdia didn't specify whether the OLED technology would debut on the MacBook Pro or the standard MacBook, most analysts agree that Apple's premium Pro lineup will be the first to showcase the upgrade, before the technology eventually trickles down to models like the MacBook Air.On the contrary, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman also recently reported that no Macs are expected to receive M5 chip updates in 2025, fuelling rumours that the OLED MacBook Pro could be delayed until 2027 as they are likely to arrive with M6 chip. However, there are also reports suggesting Apple may launch M5 MacBook Pros in early 2026, followed by OLED models equipped with the next-gen M6 chips later that same year.That said, such a timeline would be unusual for Apple, which typically avoids multiple hardware refreshes in one year. So we will either get the M5 MacBook Pro by late 2025, followed by the OLED MacBook launch in 2026. Or the OLED Macs with M6 chip might arrive by 2027. Or maybe Apple decides to launch the M5 Macs with OLED display. altogether. Only time will tell. - Ends
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