By 2027, MacBooks might have touchscreens

According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, Apple is now testing touchscreen MacBook Pros, with a launch window anticipated for late 2026 or early 2027. Apple may finally be prepared, for real this time, after dismissing the concept for years. The specifics: According to Gurman, the series will have OLED displays, razor-thin bezels, and a hole-punch camera that kills the notch. It is based on Apple's upcoming M6 CPUs. Apple's developers are reportedly strengthening the hinge and display technology to address the wobble issue that afflicts vertical touchscreens. The devices will retain their complete keyboards and trackpads, maintaining the traditional Mac experience, but with an additional touch layer. Apple's touch-Mac switch for 2026 has previously been noted by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, and Gurman's revelation indicates the company is far into development. This represents Apple's largest change in Mac design philosophy in ten years, eschewing Steve Jobs's well-known criticism of touchscreen laptops as ergonomically defective. Apple may be able to close the gap between macOS and the touch-native world that iPads have dominated for years if it can overcome the hardware obstacles.