Potential release of MacBook Pro with OLED screen delayed until 2027 amid haze surrounding M6 roadmap; here's up-to-date info
New MacBook Pro with OLED Screen Expected to Launch Late 2026 or Early 2027
A significant update to the MacBook Pro lineup is on the horizon, according to longtime Apple reporter Mark Gurman. The upcoming MacBook Pro, powered by the M6 chip, is rumored to feature a tandem OLED display and ditch the notch, potentially replacing it with a punch-hole camera and a Dynamic Island-like feature adapted from the iPhone.
The M6 MacBook Pro is expected to have a thinner and lighter design with an OLED screen offering better contrast, more vivid colors, and improved brightness compared to current mini-LED displays. Apple is reportedly eliminating the notch altogether and may adopt a punched-hole webcam with a Dynamic Island feature on the MacBook Pro, which could show timers or notifications.
Samsung Display is rumored to be the exclusive supplier of the OLED panels for this MacBook Pro. While originally expected in late 2026, multiple sources suggest the release could be delayed into early 2027.
The revamped MacBook Pro with an OLED display may feature additional changes to the form factor, although specifics have yet to be revealed. This update is likely to be the next exciting leap in MacBook Pro technology, with Mark Gurman noting that the performance and longevity of Apple Silicon may be contributing to fewer upgrades among Apple fans.
In the past, an Apple redesign added an HDMI port and fixed the keyboard issue. It remains to be seen what other changes might come with the OLED display's debut. For those in need of a new MacBook now, the best options are currently available for purchase.
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- The M6 MacBook Pro, set to launch in late 2026 or early 2027, is expected to sport an OLED display, a change that may also include a punch-hole camera and a Dynamic Island-like feature, similar to what's seen on smartphones.
- Samsung Display, already known for supplying smartphone manufacturers with OLED panels, is rumored to be the exclusive supplier of the OLED screens for the upcoming MacBook Pro, further connecting gadgets and technology.
