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Apple's First Touch OLED MacBook Pro Expected This Month: Understand All Key Upgrades at a Glance
Release Time: As early as the end of October, November is also possible Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman stated in his latest "Power On" newsletter that Apple may launch its first MacBook Pro with an OLED touchscreen in October or November 2026, covering both 14-inch and 16-inch models. Gurman mentioned that Apple is currently testing it with macOS 27.2 Beta, and the official version is expected to be released and possibly unveiled at the end of October. However, he also emphasized that the release date could be postponed to November. Redesigned Exterior: The Biggest Overhaul Since 2021 This will be the most significant exterior redesign for the MacBook Pro since 2021. According to Gurman, Apple has redesigned the internal structure of the MacBook Pro, making the new models noticeably thinner and lighter through component miniaturization and reconfiguration. For reference, the current 16-inch MacBook Pro weighs about 2.18 kg, and the 14-inch weighs about 1.60 to 1.62 kg. The weight reduction of the new models is highly anticipated. Core Upgrade 1: First OLED Touchscreen The new MacBook Pro will feature the first
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AuthorThe new MacBook Pro will be the first in the Mac product line to adopt OLED display technology, replacing the current mini-LED panel. Reports suggest Apple may use Tandem OLED panels, similar to those in the iPad Pro, utilizing a stacked structure to enhance color, contrast, and brightness. OLED's pixel-level independent lighting control will deliver purer blacks and more vibrant colors. Along with the display material upgrade, this will also be Apple's first Mac computer to support touch operations. Multiple touch-related codes and animations have already been discovered in macOS 27.2 Beta 3, including touch standby gestures in the Photos app, touch press detection in Notes, and touch drag support in Safari and Quick Look. Core Upgrade 2: M6 Series Chip, First to Feature 2nm Process In terms of performance, multiple sources indicate the new model will be equipped with the M6 series processors (M6 Pro / Max) manufactured using TSMC's 2nm process. Thanks to the GAA architecture and advanced packaging technology, the M6 chip is expected to see an approximate 18% performance increase at the same power consumption and a roughly 36% reduction in power consumption at the same frequency. The base M6 model is anticipated to feature a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, along with a dual 16-core Neural Engine, boosting peak AI computing power up to twice that of the M5.