Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that the OLED MacBook Pro could feature a touch panel with on-cell touch technology, where sensors are integrated directly into the panel’s top layer rather than added as a separate layer.
Kuo believes the potential U-turn stems from “Apple’s long-term observation of iPad user behaviour”, noting that in some scenarios, “touch controls can enhance both productivity and the overall user experience”.
This isn’t the first time the idea has surfaced — Bloomberg reported two years ago that Apple was working on touchscreen Macs. If Apple moves forward, an overhaul of macOS seems inevitable to properly support touch input. Since macOS Tahoe 26 has already delivered a dramatic redesign this year, next year’s headline features could very well centre on touch. If that’s the case, and if Kuo is correct, there’s a chance Apple might debut its first touch-enabled Mac at next year’s WWDC.
