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Apple may launch touchscreen MacBook Pro with Dynamic Island: Here’s what to expect
In his latest report, Gurman claims the new laptops will feature OLED displays with touch capabilities, along with the Dynamic Island interface introduced with the iPhone 14 Pro models.
Apple is working on redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models that are currently expected to launch toward the end of 2026, likely within the usual “October to December” release window, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Just like it works on iPhones, the Dynamic Island feature is said to display information such as active tasks, sports scores, alerts, timers, and other ongoing activities on MacBooks. The report also adds that the MacBook Pro’s Dynamic Island will be centred around a hole-punch camera cutout, which may be smaller than the “pill” shape used on iPhones.
Apple may finally be preparing to introduce touchscreen support to its MacBook Pro lineup. Rumours claim that the upcoming models could also borrow a familiar feature from the iPhone. the report suggests that it may still not be included While some users have anticipated Face ID support on Macs.
The new MacBook Pro models will continue to feature a large keyboard and trackpad, allowing users to work without relying on touch input if they prefer, according to Gurman. The laptops will also feature a “refreshed, dynamic user interface that can shift between being optimised for touch or point-and-click input, according to Gurman’s sources.
However, it remains unclear what other updates these OLED MacBook models may bring, though earlier rumours have pointed to a thinner chassis and additional design changes beyond the display.