The touch-enabled MacBook Pro will get its OLED screens only from Samsung Display, as Apple seemingly freezes out other suppliers for the inbound model. The current M5 MacBook Pro, without an OLED display. The OLED MacBook Pro is currently expected to arrive either in late 2026 or early 2027. While the release timing is up for debate, it is claimed that there is only going to be one supplier of the key component itself. According to sources of TheElec on Monday, Apple's working on OLED and touch-enabled displays for the 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro . Samsung Display will be the sole supplier of the panels for the model. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
Apple will exclusively rely on Samsung Display for the production of OLED touch panels for its redesigned upcoming MacBook Pro models, according to a new report from Korea-based The Elec . Citing industry sources, the publication says that the 14-inch and 16-inch panels will be produced at Samsung's 8.6-generation OLED line at Asan, in Korea's South Chungcheong Province. The estimated initial supply is said to be 2.5 million panels, and mass production is expected to begin around August. Apple reportedly didn't consider LG Display or China's BOE Technology Group for panel development due to yield and efficiency issues, as well as already-busy OLED production lines, making Samsung the default sole supplier. Samsung is said to have secured the position by working closely with Apple from the outset, and adapting its panel specifications and manufacturing capabilities during development. Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman has repeatedly claimed that 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with an OLED touch screen are pegged to launch in late 2026 to early 2027. However, his most recent update on the matter said that early 2027 is now more likely because of the global chip shortage. An OLED panel with touch-screen support is just one aspect of a major refresh planned for the high-end MacBook Pro models, with other rumored features including M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, a Dynamic Island (i.e., no notch) and a thinner design . The laptops could have "MacBook Ultra" branding, and macOS 27 will include a touch-friendly interface ready for the laptops. Related Roundup: MacBook Pro Tags: MacBook Ultra , OLED , Samsung , The Elec Buyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Buy Now) Related Forum: MacBook Pro This article, " MacBook Ultra OLED Touch Panel to Be Exclusively Supplied by Samsung " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple's next high-end laptop is expected to bring the most substantial external changes to the MacBook Pro line since 2021. No renders, case leaks, or dimensions have emerged, but a series of reports have established much of what is set to change. Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman has said there is a good chance the model represents a " true overhaul " for the laptop, thanks to the combination of an OLED display and a thinner design, and Apple is reportedly working toward the thinnest and lightest products in their categories across the tech industry. The design is also expected to extend beyond this machine, with the entry-level 14-inch ‌MacBook Pro‌ due in 2027 said to resemble it . Every 14-inch and 16-inch ‌MacBook Pro‌ released since 2021 measures 0.61 inches (15.5mm) thick, a figure that has remained unchanged across four chip generations. The next model is expected to be noticeably thinner and lighter, though no credible figure has been reported. Replacing the mini-LED backlight with a hybrid OLED panel removes a physical layer from the lid, so the reduction may be most pronounced in the upper half of the machine. The notch is expected to be replaced by a hole-punch camera, a change first indicated by a roadmap from research firm Omdia and subsequently corroborated by Bloomberg . The cutout is said to be pill-shaped to accommodate an interactive Dynamic Island . The notch has been the most distinctive feature of the ‌MacBook Pro‌'s display since 2021, and removing it would leave the menu bar as a continuous strip interrupted by a small island rather than divided in two. Apple appears to be preparing for the change in software, since the "Search or Ask" interface built into Spotlight in macOS 27 adopts a dark, pill-shaped design suited to a cutout of that shape. The bezels surrounding the display may also shrink. Omdia claims Samsung Display will supply 14.3-inch and 16.3-inch panels, fractionally larger than the 14.2-inch and 16.2-inch displays currently in use, which within a largely unchanged chassis would result in narrower borders. Apple is also said to be fitting a reinforced hinge so that the display does not wobble when tapped. Whether the lid will also tilt further back than the current model, which stops relatively early for structural reasons, is yet to be seen. Several elements are expected to carry over. Bloomberg reported in February that the machine would look a lot like the current MacBook Pro , specifying that the keyboard and trackpad would be retained and that the device would remain a conventional clamshell in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes, rather than a detachable or convertible design. HDMI, MagSafe , and the SD card slot were reinstated in the 2021 redesign after an unpopular absence, and no report has suggested they will be removed again. Gurman expects the laptop to arrive between late 2026 and early 2027 , with the later window now considered more likely owing to the global memory chip shortage. Tag: MacBook Ultra This article, " Everything We Know About MacBook Ultra's All-New Design " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple is on the verge of becoming a $5 trillion company based on market capitalization, which is the total value of all of the company's outstanding shares. Apple's stock closed at $336.91 today, up around 22.5% since late June. The company's market cap is now around $4.94 trillion, although this figure is not precise due to the company buying back shares over time. Apple is once again the world's most valuable public company, having surpassed Nvidia. This article, " Apple on Verge of Becoming $5 Trillion Company " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
