MacBook Pro Upgrade That Excites Me (It’s Not OLED)
▼ Summary
– Apple will debut its first MacBook Pro redesign since 2021, featuring OLED, touch displays, M6 Pro/Max chips, and a Dynamic Island cutout.
– The redesigned MacBook Pro is expected to be thinner and lighter, improving portability, especially for the 16-inch model.
– Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported the redesign was delayed from 2025 to 2026 due to display technology issues, but it will include a thinner design and OLED screens.
– The redesign will initially only apply to higher-end M6 Pro and M6 Max models, with the base M6 model likely waiting until 2027 or 2028.
– The author expresses excitement for quality-of-life improvements from the redesign, noting OLED and touch screens as the most attention-grabbing features.
Apple is gearing up to release the first major MacBook Pro redesign since 2021 later this year. The rumor mill has been buzzing with expectations of OLED displays, touch screens, the next-generation M6 Pro and M6 Max chips, and even a Dynamic Island cutout. But while those headline features are certainly impressive, there’s one change I’m genuinely more excited about.
They should be thinner. With the redesign, Apple is expected to shave off some weight and thickness. Probably not by a dramatic margin, but enough to make these laptops noticeably more portable. I’ve never had a serious problem with the 14-inch MacBook Pro’s bulk, but the 16-inch model has always felt heavy to me. I’ve long wanted the larger screen and extra thermal performance, but the sheer weight and thickness have always given me pause.
That hesitation might finally disappear. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple originally aimed for a 2025 release of a thinner MacBook Pro with OLED, but delays in display technology pushed the overhaul to 2026. He notes that while the company has continued to improve the current models with faster chips and internal refinements, a true redesign is finally on the horizon.
I’m not expecting Apple to go as thin as the controversial 2016 models, which sacrificed thermals and keyboard reliability. There’s clearly room to slim down without repeating those mistakes. A modest reduction in thickness and weight could make the 16-inch MacBook Pro far more appealing for professionals who travel frequently.
We’re only about four months away from the launch, and the excitement is building. OLED and the first-ever touch screen on a Mac will grab the headlines, but it’s the quality-of-life improvements like a lighter chassis that could make the biggest difference in daily use. Just keep in mind: the redesign is expected to debut exclusively on the higher-end M6 Pro and M6 Max models. If you’re eyeing a base 14-inch MacBook Pro with the standard M6 chip, you’ll likely have to wait until 2027 or even 2028 for a redesigned version.
Are you looking forward to the new MacBook Pros? Which feature has you most hyped? Let me know in the comments.
(Source: 9to5Mac)
