Apple’s long-standing preference has been to keep Macs and their iPads separate, each with distinct roles. But that may be shifting. Reports indicate the next major MacBook Pro update could land in late 2026, featuring an OLED display and on-cell touch layer, which would embed touch functionality directly into the screen itself.
Additionally, insiders say the redesign might include refined hinges to handle touch input, a hole-punch camera cutout, and a sleeker build—while still keeping the full keyboard and trackpad intact.
If this move is real, it’s more than a feature add—it’s a redefinition. Apple might be crossing the line between laptop and tablet, and the next MacBook Pro may not look (or feel) like anything we’ve seen before.