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MacBook Ultra Rumored to Bring OLED, Touchscreen and New M7 Silicon
technology6 hours ago

MacBook Ultra Rumored to Bring OLED, Touchscreen and New M7 Silicon

MacRumors’ The MacRumors Show outlines a revised premium MacBook roadmap centered on a MacBook Ultra with an OLED display and touchscreen (featuring a Dynamic Island–style interface) in a thinner chassis. The Ultra is expected to be powered initially by M5 Pro/Max chips, while Apple reportedly skips M6 Pro/Max, moving high-end laptops to M7 Pro/Max in 2027. An entry-level M6 will still arrive for base MacBook Pros this year, with the first M7 models following later in 2027; the overall launch window has moved to early 2027 due to memory constraints and price hikes. macOS 27 Golden Gate is reportedly adding direct touch control via Sidecar, and the lineup will span 14" and 16" sizes with a reinforced hinge and potential cellular connectivity, all contributing to a crowded, high-priced growth path for Apple’s laptop lineup.

Apple Signals iPad Shake-Up With Foldable iPhone Ultra and Touchscreen MacBook Ultra
technology5 days ago

Apple Signals iPad Shake-Up With Foldable iPhone Ultra and Touchscreen MacBook Ultra

Two rumored Apple devices—the iPhone Ultra, a foldable iPhone that could function like an iPad mini when unfolded, and the MacBook Ultra, a touchscreen-enabled MacBook Pro—could gradually reshape the iPad’s role by pushing foldables and touchscreen Macs into Apple's lineup, potentially cannibalizing the iPad over time even if the initial impact remains modest.

MacBook Ultra on track with M5 Pro/Max, iPhone 18 specs and fresh security fixes
technology8 days ago

MacBook Ultra on track with M5 Pro/Max, iPhone 18 specs and fresh security fixes

MacRumors rounds up a busy week: Apple reportedly finalizes the MacBook Ultra with M5 Pro/Max chips (M6 and M7 variants follow later), the iPhone 18 lineup is teased with RAM bumps and an A20 Pro chip, a Tata cyberattack leak exposes iPhone 18 Pro details, and Apple releases iOS 26.5.2 (plus updates for iPadOS/macOS Tahoe) with more than 25 security fixes, plus news that Apple has acquired the Play app.

MacBook Pro May Borrow Ultra’s Redesign Sooner Than Expected
technology10 days ago

MacBook Pro May Borrow Ultra’s Redesign Sooner Than Expected

Bloomberg reports Apple’s upcoming MacBook Ultra could introduce an OLED, touchscreen, Dynamic Island‑enabled redesign in a lighter, thinner form, and an entry‑level MacBook Pro (K104) may adopt a design “in line” with the Ultra as early as next year. While surprising given Apple’s slow design cadence, the move would help keep the Pro competitive amid rivals; the article notes the Pro may not be identical to the Ultra, but share a similar design direction.

Apple’s MacBook Ultra: OLED touchscreen, new chips and a late-2026 launch
technology13 days ago

Apple’s MacBook Ultra: OLED touchscreen, new chips and a late-2026 launch

Rumors point to a flagship MacBook Ultra with an OLED touchscreen, a thinner lighter chassis and a Dynamic Island-style front camera cutout, offering multi-touch input (potential Apple Pencil support) alongside a keyboard and trackpad. It’s expected to run current M5 Pro/Ultra chips at launch (with M7 arriving later) and could include built-in 5G, with a launch window in the second half of 2026 and prices well above today’s MacBook Pros.

Apple Price Hikes Hit Mac, iPad and More as iOS 27 Beta 2 Signals Roadmap
technology15 days ago

Apple Price Hikes Hit Mac, iPad and More as iOS 27 Beta 2 Signals Roadmap

Apple announced sweeping price hikes across Macs, iPads, HomePod, Apple TV and Vision Pro, with increases of 10–20% and some up to 50% as memory and storage costs rise; third-party retailers are still clearing stock at cheaper prices. Bloomberg previews about 20 new products coming through 2026–2027, including a foldable iPhone, a high-end touchscreen MacBook, camera-equipped AirPods, a smart home hub, and smart glasses. Apple released iOS 27 Beta 2 with features like Write with Siri, improved RCS messaging, and tweaks to Camera and Wallet, while shifting to AI-focused M7 chips in 2027 and dropping support for several older Apple Watch models in watchOS 27. WWDC 2026 previews and ongoing updates round out the week’s top tech news.

Apple gears up for 15+ fall launches, including iPhone 18 and new MacBooks
technology15 days ago

Apple gears up for 15+ fall launches, including iPhone 18 and new MacBooks

9to5Mac reports Apple is planning more than 15 product launches this fall, spanning an iPhone 18 lineup with an Ultra model, refreshed Macs (including a new MacBook Ultra), new iPad mini with OLED and a base iPad, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12, and a broad slate of HomeKit devices (HomePod, Apple TV 4K, cameras) with rumored sensor upgrades and color options.

Apple's OLED MacBook Ultra to Pack M5 Pro/Max, 14–16-Inch with Dynamic Island
technology16 days ago

Apple's OLED MacBook Ultra to Pack M5 Pro/Max, 14–16-Inch with Dynamic Island

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple's upcoming high-end MacBook Ultra with an OLED touchscreen will use the existing M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, arrive in 14- and 16-inch sizes with a new design and Dynamic Island, and launch between late this year and early next year at a higher price than the current M5 Pro MacBook Pro; rumors also point to a later shift to M7 Pro/Max and a Mac Studio refresh in 2028.

Apple abandons M6 Pro/Max to push M7 AI chips, delaying the MacBook Ultra
technology16 days ago

Apple abandons M6 Pro/Max to push M7 AI chips, delaying the MacBook Ultra

Bloomberg reports Apple canceled the M6 Pro and M6 Max to focus on the M7 lineup, leaving the MacBook Ultra’s debut uncertain and potentially delayed to 2027 or later. The M7 Pro/Max are expected in the second half of 2027, with an M7 Ultra for Mac Studio not planned until 2028, as Apple aims to deliver stronger AI performance, while the standard M6 is still slated for late 2026 in cheaper models.

MacBook Ultra rumored for fall launch with thinner design, OLED screen, and touchscreen
technology17 days ago

MacBook Ultra rumored for fall launch with thinner design, OLED screen, and touchscreen

Apple is rumored to unveil a new MacBook Ultra this fall with a total redesign that’s thinner and lighter than the MacBook Pro, a new M6 chip family built on a 2nm process, the Mac’s first touchscreen, an OLED display for better contrast and battery life, and a Dynamic Island-style software feature (plus possible cellular connectivity rumors).

Apple’s M6 ready to roll this fall with a new MacBook Ultra lineup
technology22 days ago

Apple’s M6 ready to roll this fall with a new MacBook Ultra lineup

Apple’s next-gen M6 chip is rumored to debut this fall, led by a new MacBook Ultra that may launch with M6 variants (M6, M6 Pro, M6 Max). If Apple keeps the MacBook Pro separate, these chips could also power spec-updated MacBook Pros at launch. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has hinted the M6 could arrive sooner than expected, with other potential M6 devices including iMac, Mac mini, and Mac Studio; a new iPad Pro isn’t expected this year.

macOS 27 Sparks Hints of a Touchscreen MacBook Ultra
technology1 month ago

macOS 27 Sparks Hints of a Touchscreen MacBook Ultra

Apple's macOS 27 Golden Gate hints at a rumored 'MacBook Ultra'—a higher-end MacBook with OLED touchscreen and Dynamic Island—through three features: direct touch input for Sidecar, iPhone-like pull-to-refresh on the Mac trackpad for apps like Safari and Mail, and a new 'Search or Ask' interface in Spotlight powered by a revamped Siri. The beta is available to developers with a public beta expected in July and a September release; the MacBook Ultra is reportedly slated for a 2027 launch.