MacBook Pro redesign could bring OLED, touch and a smaller camera cutout
Apple is reportedly preparing a major MacBook Pro redesign, with a launch rumored for October. The anticipated changes address three long-standing requests from Mac users: an OLED display, touchscreen support and a less conspicuous camera cutout. None has been officially announced, and the name “MacBook Ultra” remains speculation.
OLED could transform the MacBook Pro display
An OLED panel would be a significant change for the MacBook Pro. Compared with its current display technology, OLED can produce deeper blacks and stronger contrast because individual pixels emit their own light. That could make a noticeable difference when viewing dark scenes, editing images or watching video.
Apple already uses OLED in the iPhone and introduced a tandem OLED display on the iPad Pro in 2024. The rumored MacBook Pro would bring the technology to a Mac for the first time. Potential battery-life benefits have also been suggested, though they would depend on the finished display and how the laptop is used.
Touch could become another way to use macOS
The redesigned laptop is also rumored to be Apple’s first touchscreen Mac. If it arrives, touch would likely complement the keyboard and trackpad rather than replace them.
That approach would give users another way to interact with apps while preserving the familiar Mac workflow. Rumors also point to changes in macOS 27 that could make on-screen controls more comfortable to use by touch. Until Apple shows the hardware and software together, however, it is unclear how extensive that support would be.
A camera cutout may replace the notch
The notch has been part of the MacBook Pro’s design since its 2021 redesign. According to the latest rumors, Apple could replace it with a smaller hole-punch cutout for the camera.
The report also suggests that Apple may bring a Dynamic Island-style interface to macOS, allowing software elements to appear around the cutout. How that would work on a laptop—and whether it would offer more than a visual change—remains to be seen.
An OLED screen would be the biggest potential upgrade to everyday viewing, while touch could change how some people work with macOS. A smaller camera cutout would round out the redesign. For now, all three features, along with the proposed October launch, remain unconfirmed.
