Apple Reportedly Adding Touchscreens to MacBook Pro (M6, OLED)

Apple is reportedly planning to introduce touchscreen MacBook Pro models in late 2026 or early 2027. Sources cited by Bloomberg suggest internal codenames K114 and K116, and indicate the machines will run on Apple’s next‑generation M6 chips. The displays are said to be OLED, and Apple is redesigning the hinge and screen hardware so the display won’t move when used as a touchscreen.

Key reported details include:

• M6-powered MacBook Pro models (internal codenames K114 and K116)
• OLED displays with reinforced hinge and screen hardware
• Hole-punch camera instead of the current notch, keeping more usable display area
• Trackpad and keyboard retained; thinner, lighter chassis expected

Apple historically resisted bringing touch to macOS devices, favoring the iPad as the touchscreen option. This shift would blur the line between iPad and MacBook — a strategy first hinted at by analyst Ming‑Chi Kuo and later reinforced by Mark Gurman’s reporting. If accurate, it marks a notable change in Apple’s design philosophy and could reshape workflows for creatives and professionals who benefit from direct-touch input.

For more details, see the original report on Engadget: Engadget — Apple’s M6 MacBook Pro generation will reportedly offer touchscreens.

Discussion: Would you prefer a touchscreen MacBook that keeps the keyboard and trackpad, or do you think touch belongs only on tablets?