Apple is preparing for a comprehensive renewal process for MacBook Pro in 2026. According to information provided by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company will make major changes in the screen technology and body design in this new model. Previous designs of the MacBook Pro were refreshed on four-year cycles; However, only the processor update was made in 2025, and the real change was left to 2026. This new model is expected to include Apple’s long-awaited OLED display technology and be offered with a thinner design.
In recent years, Apple has equipped MacBook Pro models with a series of performance increases with its own Apple Silicon chips. During this transition, the body structure of the device was slightly thickened for more cooling and processor power. However, Apple plans to respond to users’ demands for aesthetics and portability by switching to a thin design in 2026. This design, combined with the OLED screen, can improve the visual quality of the MacBook Pro and also contribute to energy efficiency. While OLED technology offers deeper blacks and vibrant colors, it stands out with lower energy consumption compared to LCD.
Apple will draw attention not only with design changes in the MacBook Pro, which will be offered in 2026, but also with innovations in processor technology. According to Gurman’s statements, Apple’s M6 chip with 2nm production process will be used in this model. While 2nm production technology offers higher performance and efficiency with a smaller architecture, it is also expected to increase the overall speed and response time of the device. While Apple aims to improve the experience of users with the M6 processor in 2026, it also aims to ensure that the device consumes less energy. While the 5 nm and 3 nm production technologies used in previous models provided increased performance, they were also limited in energy efficiency. However, it is anticipated that these limitations will be overcome with 2nm technology.
Apple will include M5 series processors in new MacBook Pro models
In 2025, MacBook Pro models will include M5, M5 Pro and M5 Max processors. Although improvements will be made in the processor performance of the device with these updates, no major design or hardware innovations are expected. The 2025 models will essentially be an interim update to increase the performance of the existing hardware.
Apple’s new design and technology direction reflects the company’s strategy to meet user expectations. OLED display technology, which is rapidly developing in the technology world and demanded by users, is now finding its place in more products. With this step, Apple’s integration of OLED into the MacBook Pro in order not to fall behind its competitors in display technology can make a difference in both portability and screen quality.