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Touchscreen MacBook Expected as Soon as October, Report Says

Apple is expected to introduce its first touchscreen MacBook Pro in October with a redesigned chassis, Tandem OLED display, and Dynamic Island, but no Face ID, according to a new report.

AI News Feed · 2026-08-23 03:41

While rumors are not confirmed, the report notes that essentially every reputable source has aligned on the idea of the MacBook Pro gaining touch support later this year. Apple has also left hints in macOS 27, including touch support in Sidecar, pull-to-refresh support, and slightly larger menu bar items. The last change was particularly noticeable to users of smaller MacBook models, according to the report.

On the display side, the redesigned MacBook Pro will feature a Tandem OLED display, similar to the panel used in the iPad Pro, which offers improved color, contrast, and brightness. The computer is also expected to include a Dynamic Island, slightly smaller than the iPhone’s, but it will not support Face ID, the report says.

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, cited by 9to5Mac, said Apple will include special software optimizations for the first touchscreen MacBook Pro beyond what is visible in beta versions of macOS 27. For example, if a user touches a button or control, the interface will display a new type of menu surrounding the finger with more relevant options. The software will also show the most appropriate controls based on prior interaction, and tapping an item in the menu bar will enlarge the controls for easier finger selection.

The report says the new MacBook Pro will use the existing M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. Apple is reportedly skipping the release of M6 Pro and M6 Max in order to accelerate development of M7 chips. As a result, the first generation of 2-nanometer chips will not appear in the redesign. There will not be a base model version of the computer yet, though a base version with an M7 chip is expected as early as next spring.

The new chassis is expected to be slightly slimmer and lighter, though the report says it is unclear how significant the change will be. The previous MacBook Pro generation was described as chunky, and some progress would be welcome as long as it does not hurt thermals.

Because of Apple’s June price increases during the memory crisis, the report estimates the 14-inch model will cost at least $2,499 and the 16-inch model at least $2,999.