Updated
Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 9
Apple Adds Touchscreen Support in macOS 27 Beta as 16.3-Inch MacBook Ultra Rumors Grow
Updated
Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 9

Apple Adds Touchscreen Support in macOS 27 Beta as 16.3-Inch MacBook Ultra Rumors Grow

3 articles · Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 9

Summary

  • macOS 27 beta now lets users control the system through an iPad touchscreen over Sidecar, adding scrolling, menu selection and pinch-to-zoom that macOS 26 did not support.
  • That change does not confirm a touchscreen Mac, but it strengthens long-running reports that Apple is preparing an OLED MacBook Ultra with direct touch input.
  • Rumored hardware details point to 14.3-inch and 16.3-inch OLED models, a thinner redesign, and a punch-hole or Dynamic Island replacing the current notch.
  • The reported lineup would use Apple’s M6 Pro or M6 Max chips and launch between September 2026 and spring 2027, likely above the current $1,549 MacBook Pro.

Insights

After years of resistance, does the MacBook Ultra's touchscreen signal a future where macOS and iPadOS finally merge?
As Apple aims for its thinnest MacBook, will pro users lose the performance and ports they depend on?
Can the MacBook Ultra justify its premium price in a market increasingly crowded with powerful AI PCs from competitors?