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Apple released macOS 27.2 beta 3, revealing code for touch gestures in core apps like Safari and Photos. This update supports the anticipated launch of a touchscreen MacBook Pro, potentially named the MacBook Ultra, which features OLED displays and a lighter design.
Apple is set to release its first touchscreen MacBook Pros next month, featuring OLED displays and significantly lighter chassis. The laptops will run on M5 Pro and Max chips, marking a major shift from previous hardware orthodoxy.
Apple is set to launch a redesigned MacBook Pro, potentially named 'MacBook Ultra,' in October 2026. The device features an OLED display, touchscreen support, and a Dynamic Island replacing the notch. It will run on M5 Pro/Max chips, marking a significant design shift for the Mac lineup.
Tesla's Cybercab—robotaxi with no steering wheel or pedals—was spotted with a hidden on-screen joystick enabling manual driving, revealing a fallback control method Tesla has not publicly showcased. The interface splits the screen into a joystick and a live camera feed. This raises safety/regulatory questions as the NHTSA audits the vehicle's certification for driverless operation, while Tesla says real controls could be added if needed. The joystick is likely not a practical long-term solution, but it underscores the tension between full autonomy and human fallback options.
Apple is reportedly prepping a new top-tier MacBook Ultra that will sit above the M5 Pro/Max lineup and include an OLED touchscreen, a thinner chassis with a reinforced hinge, and a Dynamic Island-style display cutout. The Ultra is expected to use M7 Pro/Max chips (skipping M6 Pro/Max), with a first-gen model likely arriving between October and December 2026 (subject to memory-chip supply), while current M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pros remain on sale and a second-gen Ultra with M7 is anticipated for 2027; Samsung is tipped to supply the OLED panels, and the device will carry a premium price.
Rumors peg an October release for Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook Pro, featuring a Tandem OLED display (like the iPad Pro) with a smaller Dynamic Island and macOS 27 touch optimizations. It’s expected to use M5 Pro/Max chips (no M6/M7 this cycle), come in a slightly thinner chassis, and carry launch prices around $2,499 for the 14-inch and $2,999 for the 16-inch; a base M7 model may arrive next spring, and Face ID is not anticipated.
Apple is rumored to launch the MacBook Ultra this fall with a thinner, lighter redesign, M5 Pro/Max chips (not M6 yet), the Mac’s first touchscreen, an OLED display, a Dynamic Island-style UI around a punch-hole camera, and a potential cellular option via a future modem.
Rumors say Apple’s first major MacBook redesign in years, dubbed the MacBook Ultra, could launch between late 2026 and early 2027. Expected features include an OLED display (replacing mini-LED), direct touchscreen support, touch-optimized macOS, a reinforced hinge, a punch-hole camera with a Dynamic Island-like UI, M5 Pro/Max processors (not M6) with a later plan for M7 Pro/Max, thinner chassis, two sizes (14 and 16 inches) with slimmer bezels, and potential built-in cellular connectivity; pricing would likely sit above current MacBook Pro models. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and Ming-Chi Kuo are among the sources backing these rumors, with production ramping up in late 2026.
Xteink's X4 Pro brings a touchscreen and a built-in light to its tiny 4.26-inch e-reader, improving navigation and night reading, but quirks linger in the software and the device relies on a magnetic pogo-pin USB-C connector; at $99 it’s the best portable option among Xteink’s models, and CrossPoint Reader firmware (part of the Free Ink project) will be available at launch to substantially improve the UI and reading experience.
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.
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.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple plans a visual refresh of the baseline 14-inch MacBook Pro in the first half of 2027, featuring a new design aligned with higher-end models and possibly the company’s first touchscreen MacBook. The report also notes Apple is testing four new iPad Pro models and that spring 2027 could bring several entry-level/budget product announcements, with chatter about iPhone updates (including a base iPhone 18 and iPhone Air) and a potential move to M7 silicon.
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.
Android 17 rollout is causing significant touchscreen issues on Pixel devices (Pixel 10, 9, 8, and 7 series), including taps being ignored, dead zones, and reversed scrolling. Google is aware of the problem, but the initial fix isn’t effective for everyone; reported workarounds like clearing the Pixel Launcher cache have mixed results, and some users see improvement by toggling Smooth Display. There’s no firm timeline for a permanent patch, so potential upgraders may want to wait for official fixes.
Alogic unveiled a Mac-friendly lineup of touch-enabled displays, including 43/55/65-inch FOKUS 4K panels with Active Stylus and software for macOS, a 27-inch Aspekt Touch with USB-C/USB-A docking and 90W charging, and portable Folio displays (16-inch single and Folio Duo dual) that connect via USB-C; prices start at $2,799 for FOKUS, $1,799 for Aspekt, and $899/$1,299 for Folio lines, with availability around September after InfoComm 2026.