TECH NEWS – Apple is preparing to bring OLED technology to its high-end laptops, but as expected, innovation will come at a steep cost.
Next year, Apple is expected to retire its mini-LED displays for the first time with the arrival of the M6 MacBook Pro, moving instead to OLED panels. A major redesign is reportedly planned for 2026, as the company may also introduce a notchless touchscreen. Apple has long resisted bringing touch functionality to the Mac lineup, citing various drawbacks, but as the years go by, the company’s stance seems to be shifting. One thing, however, appears certain: this transition won’t come cheap.
According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, the OLED-equipped M6 MacBook Pro will debut either in late 2026 or early 2027. The signature notch will finally disappear, replaced by a small punch-hole cutout to house the FaceTime camera. While Windows-based laptops often suffer from screen wobble when touched, Apple reportedly plans to reinforce its already robust hinge design to ensure stability when interacting with the new OLED touch panels.
The M6 system-on-a-chip (SoC) is expected to be mass-produced using TSMC’s advanced 2-nanometer N2 process, making it the first Apple Silicon in this product line to adopt that manufacturing technology. This should provide greater power efficiency and performance, but it also contributes to higher production costs — costs that will inevitably be reflected in the final retail price.
Gurman has not shared specific pricing details, likely because Apple is keeping them under wraps — or hasn’t finalized them yet. However, not all M6 MacBook Pro variants will be created equal. Information found in the macOS Tahoe system files suggests that the standard 14-inch model will carry the internal code J804, while versions featuring OLED panels, touchscreens, and slimmer chassis are labeled K116. The basic 14-inch MacBook Pro will likely omit these advanced features to remain relatively affordable, even if “affordable” is a flexible term in Apple’s ecosystem.
As always, Apple users tend to accept higher price tags in exchange for cutting-edge technology, sleek design, and the company’s hallmark reliability. For those eager to experience the first OLED MacBook Pro, patience — and a deeper wallet — will be essential.
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