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Bloomberg reports Apple’s 2026 MacBook Pro refresh will introduce a Dynamic Island–style status/camera cutout on the 14" and 16" models, switch from Mini LED to OLED displays, and add OS‑driven touchscreen gestures. The redesign replaces the traditional notch, features a camera cutout with software support (not Face ID), and is expected to launch later in 2026 (not in March), with devices codenamed K114 and K116.
Bloomberg reports Apple is developing a touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro that replaces the notch with an interactive Dynamic Island and updates macOS to be more touch-friendly, including on-screen controls and iPad-style gestures. The 14-inch and 16-inch models are expected to launch toward the end of 2026, powered by M6 Pro/Max chips on a 2-nm process, while Apple keeps the keyboard and trackpad and plans two refreshes in 2026.
Apple released iOS 26.3 with security fixes and a few user-facing tweaks (like an iPhone-to-Android transfer tool and Weather wallpaper changes). Reports suggest Siri improvements slated for iOS 26.4 are facing snags, potentially slipping to iOS 26.5 or 27. The piece also discusses Apple Store shortages of iPhone 16e and iPad Air, rumors of the iPhone 17e, and upcoming MacBook Pro models, along with broader product plans including iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max features and other near-term releases, all signaling a cautious near-term hardware timeline.
Bloomberg reports Apple is prepping a rapid hardware refresh for 2026, including an entry-level iPhone 17e with MagSafe and an A19 chip, M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pro updates, and A18-powered iPad models (plus an M4 iPad Air and OLED iPad mini later), with additional updates to Mac Studio, Mac minis, Studio Display, and a low-cost MacBook in the works.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple could unveil a wave of hardware in early March: refreshed entry-level iPad with the A18 chip, iPad Air with the M4, new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros along with a refreshed MacBook Air, updates to the Mac Studio and Studio Display, and a Mac mini refresh later this year, plus a first low-cost MacBook.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says new MacBook Pro models with the M5 Pro and M5 Max could arrive as soon as March 2, 2026, timed with the macOS Tahoe 26.3 release. A shortage of M4 Pro/Max stock suggests the refresh is near, with Apple also planning updates like a Studio Display, Mac mini, and a low-cost MacBook powered by an iPhone chip; the flagship lineup is expected to feature OLED displays and touch support.
Apple’s week of hardware and software chatter centers on iOS 26.3 RC and the first iOS 26.4 beta, leaked details for a foldable iPhone (relocated buttons, black camera plate, smaller Dynamic Island, and a rumored ~5500 mAh battery), anticipated CarPlay Ultra expansion to more brands, a revamped Mac ordering process, and new MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro/Max tied to macOS 26.3, plus a February 10 Home app upgrade deadline.
Industry reports from TheElec (picked up by 9to5Mac) suggest Apple’s next-gen M5 MacBook Pro could debut in late 2026 with a significant redesign: a slimmer chassis, a punch-hole FaceTime camera replacing the notch, and the potential for an OLED display and touchscreen—though specifics remain unconfirmed leaks.
A leaker claims the next MacBook Pro refresh—M5 Pro and M5 Max—will arrive in March, not February, and may use TSMC’s SolC packaging to improve heat dissipation and performance; it’s unclear if the chips will land in a MacBook Pro specifically, with stock signals mixed. AppleInsider notes the March timeline is unconfirmed, and a separate 2026 update with OLED and an M6 processor is expected later in the year.
iOS 26.3 beta reveals two unreleased M5 systems-on-chip (T6051/H17C and T6052/H17D), implying an M5 Max and M5 Ultra, with no M5 Pro found; sparking rumors of upcoming MacBook Pro models and possibly a Mac Studio in the M5 lineup.
Apple’s rumored 2026 MacBook Pro refresh reportedly pairs an OLED display with the M6 chip. Samsung Display is set to mass-produce the A6 OLED line, with glass-substrate production starting in May and about 2 million panels shipped to Foxconn by the end of 2026 (beginning in Q3). OLED may be limited to higher-end M6 Pro/Max models, with lower M6 variants possibly using LCD. The M6 chip is expected to be built on TSMC’s 2nm N2 process (not N2P), enabling a die shrink and quicker release, though Apple may not fully leverage the newer node.
A third‑party Apple reseller says new M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models are imminent, with reseller stock already very low as Apple coordinates supply for a likely February/March launch alongside macOS Tahoe 26.3 and related updates; timing remains uncertain but signals point to a near release window.
Per Korea’s The Elec, Apple’s first OLED MacBook Pro is expected to launch in Q4 2026 (October–December), with Samsung Display mass‑producing eighth‑generation OLED panels (about two million units) for Foxconn assembly; the 14‑ and 16‑inch machines will run on M6‑series chips and feature a major redesign, though some components are still being revised to cut costs, with BOE potentially supplying panels later but initial units relying on Samsung’s displays.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple’s next-gen 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro/Max chips are imminent, likely announced during the macOS 26.3 cycle (February–March) via the Apple Newsroom; the update is expected to keep the current design but offer faster chips, with a major redesign (OLED display, M6 Pro/Max, thinner chassis, cellular) rumored for 2026–27.
Apple updated its online store with a full Mac configurator, letting buyers pick each spec—color, display, chip, memory, storage, and even the power adapter—as well as add pre-installed apps like Final Cut Pro or Logic Pro. The move mirrors iPhone-style customization and could hint at upcoming MacBook Pro models with more flexible CPU/GPU options.