Apple’s upcoming touchscreen MacBook Pro is expected to bring more than an OLED display and touch support, with new details pointing to a redesigned hinge, revised cooling system, thinner body and noticeably lower weight.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple is still planning to use M5 Pro and M5 Max chips in the redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch models, rather than moving the high-end machines to the M6 generation. In a post on X, Gurman also said Apple has reworked the hinge to improve touchscreen stability and made substantial changes to macOS for direct touch input.
The new cooling system is another notable change, suggesting Apple has reengineered more of the internal layout than a typical MacBook Pro refresh. Gurman says the machines should be slightly thinner and noticeably lighter than the current generation.
The comments follow earlier reporting that Apple is preparing to unveil the OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro on Wednesday, with 14-inch and 16-inch models expected to headline the company’s October 28 launch.
Apple has also been adding touch-oriented behavior to macOS 27.2. Recent interface changes include interactions that more closely resemble long-press gestures on iPhone and iPad, adding to expectations that macOS is being adapted for direct finger input.
Gurman separately said Apple has discussed charging a substantial premium for the touchscreen OLED models, with the 14-inch version potentially starting around $2,899 in the United States and the 16-inch model potentially reaching at least $3,399.