Anticipation for the upcoming MacBook Pro upgrade may be put to rest as early as next year
Apple's Upcoming MacBook Pro Refresh: OLED Display and M6 Chip
Apple's latest MacBook Pro refresh is shaping up to be an exciting development, with the technology giant set to introduce an OLED display and the M6 chip in the device. According to the latest Bloomberg report, this update is expected to launch between late 2026 and early 2027 [1][2].
The OLED screen, considered to be more dazzling than the mini-LED screen, is expected to replace the latter in the MacBook Pro. This change will result in a brighter, higher contrast display and improved power efficiency, potentially removing the display notch [1][2][5]. Samsung Display has been confirmed as the exclusive supplier of the OLED panels, leveraging Gen 8.6 production lines optimized for larger laptop displays [3][4].
The MacBook Pro redesign will also focus on a thinner chassis, making the device even more portable. The M6 generation MacBook Pro will undergo a design overhaul with new cases [1][2][5].
In addition to the OLED display, the MacBook Pro refresh is also expected to include the M6 chip. However, there is some uncertainty about the timeline for refreshing the MacBook Pro portfolio, with some indications suggesting that the M6 series MacBook Pro could be delayed until 2027 [4].
Apple is also reportedly working on an "even more advanced" generation of M6 series processors, internally known as Sotra [1]. Furthermore, it is rumoured that Apple may include a cellular modem in the MacBook Pro. The upcoming MacBook Pro with an OLED display is expected to have the M6 chip, and it is possible that the in-house C1 modem, found in the iPhone 16e, may serve as the basis for the cellular modem in the MacBook Pro [1][2].
It's worth noting that Apple is also expected to release M5-series Mac machines next year [1]. For those concerned about MacBook battery health, there is a free tool available that can help alleviate worries [6].
In conclusion, the OLED MacBook Pro with M6 chip is expected in a window from the end of 2026 to early 2027, with early 2027 being increasingly likely per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman [1][2]. Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the launch window.
References:
- Bloomberg
- 9to5Mac
- The Elec
- MacRumors
- Macworld
- Apple Support
The MacBook Pro refresh, scheduled between late 2026 and early 2027, will not only introduce an OLED display, offering a brighter and more efficient screen, but also the M6 chip, aiming for a more advanced and portable device. Furthermore, it's rumored that Apple may incorporate a cellular modem in the MacBook Pro, potentially based on the C1 modem from the iPhone 16e.
