{"id":431735,"date":"2026-01-25T06:01:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T06:01:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/431735\/"},"modified":"2026-01-25T06:01:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T06:01:12","slug":"apple-is-planning-a-macbook-pro-overhaul-for-later-this-year-three-exciting-upgrades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/431735\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple is planning a MacBook Pro overhaul for later this year: Three exciting upgrades"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It\u2019s long been rumored that Apple will be redesigning the MacBook Pro<\/a> as soon as this fall. This\u2019ll mark the first redesign in around five years. While there is a lot rumored for this redesign, I\u2019ll be highlighting the upgrades that feel the most exciting.<\/p>\n

Thinner design<\/p>\n

A lot of people aren\u2019t exactly hyped<\/a> about the fact that the MacBook Pro <\/a>will supposedly be getting thinner, especially after Jony Ive\u2019s disaster that was known as the 2016-2020 MacBook Pro.<\/p>\n

That said, I\u2019m still optimistic about it. For the most part, the current MacBook Pro <\/a>chassis is overbuilt for the M4 and M4 Pro chips that most consumers are buying. M4 Max takes more advantage of it, but I do think ultimately a lot of people end up swinging for the baseline chipsets anyways.<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t think they should be substantially thinner, though. Ultimately, the MacBook Air<\/a> exists for that crowd. I do think most people would agree that the 16-inch MacBook Pro<\/a> is rather bulky.<\/p>\n

With recent innovations in thermal solutions, it\u2019s definitely plausible that the MacBook Pro <\/a>could get a little bit slimmer without hurting performance. <\/p>\n

I know I would like the 16-inch MacBook Pro<\/a> a bit more if it weren\u2019t as much of a burden to carry around in a backpack.<\/p>\n

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OLED display<\/p>\n

This has definitely been the headlining rumor for the next MacBook Pro<\/a>: the inclusion of an OLED display.<\/p>\n

Apple introduced Tandem OLED on the iPad Pro back in 2024, and that same display technology should be making its way to the MacBook Pro<\/a> with the upcoming redesign. You can expect deeper blacks and punchier colors than the current miniLED panels.<\/p>\n

Recent reports suggest that production of these Tandem OLED panels should begin in Q2<\/a>, so it seems more likely than not that we\u2019ll see the redesigned MacBook Pro before the end of the year.<\/p>\n

Touch capability<\/p>\n

Apple first launched the MacBook Pro <\/a>in 2006, and after a two-decade run, the company might finally fold on something its been holding back on for years: a touchscreen.<\/p>\n

Touchscreens have been popping up on Windows laptops for a long time now, and obviously Apple has experience with touchscreens across both the iPad and iPhone. Yet, the company has never wanted to add a touch screen to the Mac. Closest thing we got was the now-defunct Touch Bar on the 2016-2020 MacBook Pro (and up to 2022 if you count the odd M1 and M2 13-inch models.)<\/p>\n

Either way, many reputable sources have stated that touchscreens are coming to the Mac. It isn\u2019t exactly clear how the implementation will play out, but it seems almost certain that we\u2019ll be seeing our first touchscreen MacBook Pro<\/a> as soon as this fall.<\/p>\n

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Wrap up<\/p>\n

While this doesn\u2019t cover every redesign rumor for the MacBook Pro<\/a>, these are my personal top three features.<\/p>\n

Other rumors for the MacBook Pro <\/a>redesign include some form of smaller notch or holepunch cutout, as well as the possibility for Dynamic Island on the Mac. The next MacBook Pro<\/a> might also support cellular, thanks to Apple\u2019s recent developments with in-house modems.<\/p>\n

And of course, there\u2019ll always be new silicon, with M6 Pro and M6 Max set to debut with these new models. Those are likely to be the first generation chips to use the new 2nm process.<\/p>\n

We should be seeing this MacBook Pro <\/a>redesign launch around October of this year, though some rumors suggest that it might slip into early 2027. Only time will tell.<\/p>\n

Are you excited for the MacBook Pro<\/a> overhaul? Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n

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