Apple is preparing to launch its first-ever touchscreen MacBook, powered by its existing M5 Pro and M5 Max processors, according to a report by Bloomberg.
The new MacBook models are expected to arrive between late 2026 and early 2027, marking a significant shift for Apple, which has long resisted bringing touchscreen functionality to its Mac lineup.
The report said the upcoming devices will feature OLED displays, another first for the Mac family, and will be available in 14-inch and 16-inch variants. Apple is also reportedly replacing the current notch design with the Dynamic Island interface, a feature previously introduced on the iPhone.
The touchscreen MacBook models are expected to receive a redesigned chassis, representing the first major visual overhaul of Apple’s high-end MacBook Pro lineup since 2021.
The latest report follows recent speculation that Apple could introduce the devices with next-generation M6 Pro and M6 Max chips. However, Bloomberg reported that the company has decided to use the current M5 Pro and M5 Max processors instead.
The move comes after reports suggested Apple may skip higher-end chip variants in its upcoming M6 generation, raising questions about the future roadmap for premium MacBook models.
Despite the decision to use existing silicon, Apple is reportedly already testing successor models powered by M7 Pro and M7 Max chips. Those devices could arrive as early as the end of 2027, according to the report.
A touchscreen MacBook would represent one of the most significant changes in the Mac’s history. Apple executives have repeatedly argued in the past that touchscreens work best on tablets, while traditional computers are better suited to keyboard-and-trackpad input.
The addition of touchscreen capabilities, OLED technology and Dynamic Island could help Apple further blur the line between its Mac and iPad product categories as competition intensifies in the premium laptop market.
Apple has not officially commented on the reported plans.
