Touchscreen MacBook is coming true

MacBook Pro 16 inch. Photo: LaptopMedia .

In a post on social network X on September 18, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that the MacBook Pro model with OLED screen, expected to be produced from late 2026, will support touch.

“MacBook models will be equipped with touchscreens for the first time, narrowing the gap with the iPad.

This change seems to reflect Apple’s long-term observation of iPad user behavior, which found that in certain cases, touch controls can improve performance and the overall experience,” Kuo commented.

Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman revealed similar information two years ago. However, it is unclear whether the OLED MacBook Pro will be launched in 2026 or early 2027.

The MacBook Pro is currently on the M4 chip generation. If the rumors are correct, the OLED MacBook Pro with touchscreen is 2 generations away.

According to the expected schedule, Apple can launch MacBook Pro M5 early next year, without many changes except for the new processor chip. Next, MacBook Pro M6 will be upgraded with a touchscreen, OLED panel as rumored.

According to 9to5Mac , the addition of a touchscreen will bring the MacBook closer to the iPad in terms of functionality. Previously, Apple brought a series of features such as the menu bar and window multitasking to iPadOS 26. Conversely, the company also brought many interface elements from the iPad to macOS 26.

In fact, touch screens are no longer strange to Windows computers. Some people prefer to use their fingers to scroll and zoom in on the screen instead of the trackpad.

Some young people also often mistakenly believe that MacBooks support touch like iPhones. They may be surprised to learn that Apple computers do not have this feature.

Kuo's post also revealed that the low-cost MacBook version, using the A chip, is expected to be mass produced from the fourth quarter, launching later this year or early 2026. Especially when the second generation is likely to also be equipped with a touchscreen.

“A more affordable MacBook model, using the same processor chip as the iPhone, is expected to go into mass production from the fourth quarter of 2025, and will not support a touchscreen.

Meanwhile, specifications for the second generation, expected to launch in 2027, are being discussed and may support touch,” the analyst added.

Kuo was also the first to share information about the low-cost MacBook. In June, he said the product is equipped with a 13-inch screen, A18 Pro processor chip, many color options such as silver, blue, pink and gold.

Many reviews show that the performance of the A18 Pro is equivalent to the M1 chip. Taiwanese magazine DigiTimes predicts the product price in the US to be around 600-700 USD .

If it does launch, the device will be in the lower segment of the MacBook Air, which has a 13.6-inch screen, M4 chip with a starting price of $ 1,000 . The product may be reminiscent of the 12-inch MacBook that launched in 2015.

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