Apple is gearing up to introduce significant enhancements to the upcoming MacBook Pro series. The design of the MacBook Pro has remained largely unchanged since 2021, prompting Apple to consider incorporating a new OLED display and a touchscreen in the next major update. However, it appears that these upgrades will not be extended to the base M6 MacBook Pro.
According to reports from Bloomberg, the anticipated upgrades for the MacBook Pro models are likely to be exclusive to the M6 Pro and M6 Max variants, leaving out the base M6 model. The enhancements are expected to feature an OLED display with touch functionality and a slimmer chassis, enhancing the device’s portability.
The new iterations, codenamed K114 and K116, would mark Apple’s first venture into incorporating touch support in its MacBook lineup. The displays are anticipated to match the standards seen in iPhones and iPad Pro devices.
While the reason for maintaining the current design for the M6 MacBook Pro is not explicitly mentioned in the report, it is speculated that Apple may aim to differentiate the higher-performance variants through this decision. It is possible that future iterations of the base MacBook Pro could eventually receive the OLED display and touch support.
In recent news, Apple launched the M5 MacBook Pro, with the M5 Pro and M5 Max versions yet to be released. These anticipated versions are expected to hit the market in early 2026. Additionally, Apple is anticipated to introduce a new budget-friendly MacBook in the upcoming year, possibly priced as low as Rs 50,000.
Reports suggest that the new M6 Pro and M6 Max MacBook Pro models could be unveiled towards late 2026 or early 2027. This upgrade is anticipated to come with a price increase of around $100 (approximately Rs 8,800) for the devices in the US. Details regarding the expected prices in India remain scarce at this point.