Apple Eyes 14- and 16-Inch OLED Touch MacBook Ultra in Late 2026
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Updated · Engadget · Jun 29
Apple Eyes 14- and 16-Inch OLED Touch MacBook Ultra in Late 2026
3 articles · Updated · Engadget · Jun 29
Summary
Late 2026 is the latest rumored launch window for Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook, with 14- and 16-inch models reportedly in development as a new flagship line dubbed MacBook Ultra.
OLED panels are expected to be the centerpiece—bringing touch input, deeper blacks, better efficiency and a thinner, lighter redesign that could also replace the current notch with a Dynamic Island-style camera cutout.
M5 Pro and M5 Ultra chips, not M6, are now rumored for the first generation, which could match current MacBook Pro performance while improving battery life beyond today’s 16-inch model’s roughly 30-hour runtime.
Apple is said to be targeting artists and other creators who need touch workflows now largely served by Windows laptops, while possibly adding 5G support through its own modem technology.
Pricing is expected to top the current MacBook Pro range, which starts at $1,999 for 14-inch and $2,999 for 16-inch models, though the name, timing and final specs remain unconfirmed.