Next year's MacBook Pro will be Apple's biggest upgrade ever

Apple is planning a major update to its MacBook Pro lineup in 2026 that promises to bring major improvements. After recently introducing the M4 chip and expected to launch the M5 chip later this year, this new version could be the biggest upgrade to the MacBook Pro ever.

Apple will have a major update to the MacBook Pro line in 2026.

Thinner and lighter design

The MacBook Pro underwent a redesign in 2021, restoring the missing ports and addressing keyboard issues. The 2026 version is rumored to feature a completely new design that will make it thinner and lighter. This may bring back memories of the troubled butterfly keyboard era, but with the development of Apple Silicon, the company has proven its ability to create thin and light devices without sacrificing performance.

OLED display without notch

One of the highlights of the new design is the OLED display, which is expected to eliminate the notch and replace it with a smaller cutout. This display will use the same OLED technology as on the iPad Pro M4, providing a great visual experience for users.

The highlight of the new design is the OLED screen that eliminates the notch.

M6 chip and 5G connectivity

While the M4 chip is less than a year old, Apple is expected to introduce the M5 chip this year, which will be similar in design to the current one. The major update in 2026 will likely include the M6, M6 Pro, and M6 Max. Apple is also developing an in-house 5G modem, which is expected to be included in the MacBook Pro, opening up cellular connectivity to the product.

Touch support

Rumors of a touchscreen MacBook Pro have been circulating for a while, and it's possible that the 2026 model will be the first in the lineup to feature it. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman revealed that Apple was working on a touchscreen MacBook Pro, with plans to launch it in 2025, but that may have been pushed back to 2026.

5G modem developed by Apple will be equipped on MacBook Pro.

Although it's still some time away from its launch, the MacBook Pro 2026 rumors have already created excitement among users. If Apple implements all these improvements, the new product will certainly be one of the most impressive upgrades in the history of the MacBook Pro line.

Micah Soto

Update 18 February 2025