Rumor suggests next year’s MacBook Pro could feature OLED display and touchscreen upgrades

Apple recently revealed new 14-inch MacBook Pro models powered by the M5 chip, featuring faster storage and a promised 24-hour battery life,according to The Verge . However, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, next year’s MacBook Pro refresh could introduce far more significant changes — including OLED screens and touch support — potentially marking one of the biggest redesigns in years.

Gurman, who has accurately reported Apple hardware developments in the past, says the upcoming models are internally codenamed K114 and K116, likely referring to 14- and 16-inch versions. The long-rumored OLED display upgrade would replace the current mini-LED panels, offering improved contrast, deeper blacks, and better energy efficiency. Combined with a new touchscreen interface, the redesign could make MacBooks more similar to iPads in interactivity while maintaining macOS functionality.

Although Windows laptops have included touchscreens for years, Apple has resisted the feature, emphasizing traditional input methods and briefly experimenting with the Touch Bar before abandoning it in 2021. Gurman reports that Apple is now preparing to change course — though the transition may take time due to OLED supply challenges, which have delayed the launch from late 2025 to sometime in 2026.

Another potential addition is Face ID, Apple’s facial recognition system that could eventually replace Touch ID on MacBooks. However, Gurman notes that Face ID integration remains “a few years away.”

Before this redesign arrives, Apple is expected to roll out refreshed M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models with the existing design in early 2026. Updates to the MacBook Air, Mac Mini, Mac Studio, and Apple monitors are also reportedly in development.

The upcoming MacBook Pro line, powered by Apple’s next-generation M6 chips, could include a “hole-punch” style webcam similar to the iPhone’s Dynamic Island and sturdier hinges designed to handle touchscreen use without display wobble.

While these upgrades point to a bold new direction for Apple’s flagship laptop, Gurman warns they could come with a higher price tag — possibly several hundred dollars more than current models — and may initially be limited to the high-end MacBook Pro range.