Apple has resisted adding touchscreens to Macs for over a decade, but that stance may finally be shifting. According to reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is preparing its first OLED MacBook Pro with touch support, and the launch window could be as early as late 2026 or early 2027.
Up until now, the closest thing Apple has ever offered to a touchscreen Mac was the Touch Bar. That slim strip of glass above the keyboard doubled as a customizable control surface.
It first appeared in 2016 and remained until the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2, which Apple quietly discontinued in 2023. It was a clever way to add touch without rethinking macOS, but it was ultimately a half-step that never truly replaced physical keys or delivered the benefits of a full touchscreen.
If all goes according to plan, the company will unveil M5-powered MacBook Pro models in 2025, followed shortly by OLED MacBook Pros with a next-gen M6 chip. That means we may be only two product cycles away from a major redesign of the MacBook lineup.
For Apple, the move makes sense. While iPhones and iPads have normalized tapping, swiping, and pinching, Macs still rely on keyboards and trackpads. That gap can feel awkward, especially for younger users who expect every screen to respond to touch. Adding touch would push the MacBook closer to the iPad, blurring the line between laptop and tablet in a way Apple has carefully avoided until now.
Interestingly, Kuo also hinted that the technology may not remain exclusive to high-end Pros. Reports suggest Apple is working on an entry-level MacBook with an iPhone-style processor.
According to Kuo, the first-generation product slated for mass production in Q4 2025 might not include a touchscreen, but its successor—expected in 2027—could feature one. That means we can also expect the MacBook Air to gain touch input, at the very least.
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