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Apple Expected to Unveil Touchscreen OLED MacBooks, OLED iPad Mini on Oct. 28

Apple is expected to unveil touchscreen OLED MacBooks, an OLED iPad mini and M6 Macs at an Oct. 28 event, ZDNet reports.

AI News Feed · 2026-10-16 03:32

The new MacBooks are expected to split into two product lines, ZDNet reported. One line will feature OLED touchscreens in 14- and 16-inch sizes, with a redesigned, more lightweight form. The other is a 14-inch MacBook with the base model M6 chip and a largely unchanged build. The OLED models will use M5 Pro and M5 Max chips and are reportedly significantly lighter, indicating physical redesigns to distinguish them from predecessors. They are also rumored to have a Dynamic Island instead of a notch and could support 5G connectivity, presumably as an optional add-on.

The M6 MacBook Pro will essentially be the same as what would otherwise be expected in the 14-inch model, probably with a focus on Siri and AI-powered features in MacOS, ZDNet reported. This upgrade configuration would match Apple's September release for Mac Mini, which launched with either the M5 Pro chip or the base model M6 for half the price.

Splitting the new MacBook offerings this way would allow Apple to pursue a premium-tier line of cutting-edge, AI-powered MacBooks targeted at enthusiasts and power users with a flashy touchscreen, while maintaining the core laptop product line that the vast majority of users will be more interested in. Code-named MacBook Ultra, the new OLED MacBooks are likely to be pricey, Gurman said, which ZDNet noted is no surprise given current market conditions.

Apple is also reportedly announcing a new iPad Mini with an OLED display, the first refresh to its bite-sized tablet since 2024 with the A17 Pro chip. The new Mini will come with the M6 chip and be considerably more expensive, likely starting at $799, compared with its current starting price of $599. Other upgrades include repositioning the camera to the long end so it is used in landscape mode instead of portrait, as well as an all-new speaker system.

ZDNet reported that the 8-inch iPad Mini sits in a unique position in Apple's lineup now that the iPhone Duo, at 7.6 inches fully extended, is nearly the same size. Apple may be looking to differentiate the device with its new OLED display, better speakers and camera, and revamped iPadOS. The tablet market is about to heat up, as Amazon recently announced its new lineup of Alexa Tablets, including a 12-inch Pro model with a nanomatte anti-glare display, along with kid-focused devices with increased durability and bright colors. The new Alexa tablets have a more premium construction, Google Play Store support, and integrations with the Alexa assistant and Amazon's smart home ecosystem.

Along with the MacBooks and iPad Mini, Apple is also set to announce its new line of iMacs featuring the M6 chip, according to ZDNet. The new all-in-ones appear to be chip refreshes, without any major design updates except for possibly new colors.