Rumor: Touchscreen MacBook Pro Could Arrive in Late 2026 — Kuo
Rumor: Touchscreen MacBook Pro Could Arrive in Late 2026 — Kuo Longtime analyst Ming‑Chi Kuo is reporting that Apple may finally add on‑cell touch panels to MacBook Pro models, with mass production expected in late 2026. A lower‑cost MacBook (likely the Air) is rumored to launch around late 2025 without touch, with touch‑enabled versions possibly arriving in a 2027 refresh. Key points: MacBook Pro models with on‑cell touch panels — mass production expected late 2026. Lower‑cost MacBooks likely won’t include touchscreens at launch (late 2025); a 2027 refresh may add touch. These are supply‑chain‑based rumors and should be treated cautiously. Why it matters: Touchscreens have become common on Windows convertibles and hybrids (e.g., Surface). Adding touch to macOS laptops would blur the line with iPad, offering convenient direct interaction for…