Apple is preparing for a big change in the Mac world: a leak reveals that the company will launch a new MacBook Pro with an OLED touchscreen, a move long awaited by fans and industry experts, especially after years of rumors and predictions, including those of Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Apple and its leap to the touchscreen

What was once only speculation, is confirmed today by renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo: the MacBook Pro with an OLED touchscreen is already in production and is expected by the end of 2026, although there is a possibility that its launch will be delayed until 2027. This development is not minor; for years, Apple steadfastly refused to equip its MacBooks with touch technology, defending a clear separation between the Mac and iPad experiences. However, recent changes to the interfaces of the Tahoe operating system - which now shares many elements with iPadOS 26 - suggest a trend towards convergence between both platforms.

This bet comes at a time when the market for touchscreen laptops is already consolidated, especially in the Windows ecosystem. But Apple intends to put its own spin on it, betting not only on the hardware but also on software integration that brings new possibilities to the productivity and creativity of its users.

The prediction of a touch-enabled MacBook comes true

The news of the new touch-enabled OLED MacBook Pro is relevant because it validates the predictions of Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman, who two years ago predicted that Apple already had plans to equip its laptops with this functionality. Although at the time the idea seemed distant (and even unlikely), Kuo's leak shows that Apple was secretly working on redefining the MacBook experience.

Currently, the MacBook Pro line sold by Apple uses M4 chips and does not have a touch screen. According to the leaked roadmap, an update with the new M5 processors will arrive first in early 2026, and then the real revolution:a total redesign with a touch OLED display and M6 processor. This not only marks a leap forward in hardware, but also a generational shift in the way we interact with the laptop.

MacBook Air and other models with a touch screen?

The leak goes beyond the Pro model. It seems that Apple is considering extending touch technology to more affordable models, including a version of the MacBook equipped with an iPhone A-series processor, a novelty designed to compete in the segment of lightweight and cheaper laptops. This opens the door for the MacBook Air to eventually also be updated with a touch screen, responding to the demand of younger users who grew up expecting any Apple screen to respond to their fingers.

The integration of touch screens in the Mac range would mean a before and after in Apple's strategy, blurring the line that separates the Mac and iPad experience, and allowing for new forms of interaction, creativity, and work. Students, creative professionals, and everyday users could take advantage of every pixel of their devices by combining gestures, stylus, and keyboard into a single platform.