All articles tagged with #redesign
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.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple will refresh the MacBook Pro lineup twice in 2026: first with M5 Pro/Max models, then a major late-2026 redesign featuring an OLED touchscreen and Dynamic Island. The report also anticipates updates to the MacBook Air (M5), Mac Studio (M5 Max/Ultra), and a Studio Display refresh, along with a lower-cost MacBook and updated Mac mini using iPhone chip technology.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo received a major redesign at CES 2026, featuring a new hideaway hinge, significantly reduced gap between dual OLED screens, larger battery, improved performance, and a more compact design, making it a highly appealing upgrade for users seeking a versatile dual-screen laptop.
The MacBook Pro is rumored to undergo a major redesign in 2026, featuring a thinner and lighter body, an OLED display without a notch, touch support, and possibly a cellular modem. While this could be a significant upgrade, concerns remain about maintaining ports, performance, and battery life, with the success depending on execution. The author is excited but cautious about the changes.
Amazon is launching a major redesign of its Fire TV interface that closely resembles Google TV, featuring a cleaner layout, faster performance, and increased app pinning options, with rollout starting in February on select devices.
Google Chrome for Android is rolling out a redesigned Reading mode that is easier to activate and offers customizable options like font, text size, and background color, with a more consistent and user-friendly interface, though it is not yet widely available.
Apple is expected to overhaul the MacBook Pro lineup in 2026 with significant upgrades including OLED displays, a thinner design, touchscreen capability, cellular support, and the new M6 chip, with a potential release between late 2026 and early 2027.
Apple is considering adding a second rear camera to the delayed iPhone Air 2 as part of a redesign aimed at addressing user complaints and boosting sales, with a potential release in spring 2027 alongside other iPhone models.
The 2026 Toyota RAV4, now hybrid-only with a complete redesign, offers improved technology, a rugged new look, and multiple powertrain options, maintaining its status as a best-seller with strong appeal for a broad audience.
Google Messages has received a redesign of its account menu, now opening as a fullscreen page with organized options, aligning with other Google apps' Material 3 design, and this update is widely rolling out.
Google is rolling out its new Material 3 Expressive design language across various Android apps and devices, including recent launches like Pixel Watch II, Google Wallet, and Google Home, with many apps receiving updates to improve visual separation, containers, and animations, enhancing the overall user experience.
Beats has launched the Powerbeats Fit, a new version of its wireless earbuds with a redesigned, more flexible wing tip for better comfort and security, priced at $199.99. The earbuds feature a smaller charging case, up to 7 hours of playback, and are compatible with Apple and Android devices, offering features like one-touch pairing, Siri access, and customizable controls, though their ANC is less advanced than higher-end models.
The OnePlus 15 is set to feature a major redesign with a new rounded square camera module, a matte finish with ceramic coating, and a thinner profile, likely to be announced soon in China with a global release later this year.
Rumors suggest that the 2026 MacBook Pro will feature a major overhaul including OLED displays, a thinner design, a touchscreen option, cellular support, and the new M6 chip, marking a significant upgrade after five years since the last redesign.
Tesla is redesigning its door handles to combine electronic and manual release mechanisms for improved safety and ease of use, following scrutiny over incidents where handles failed during power loss, with investigations by US regulators into potential defects.