Apple Tipped to Finally Add Touchscreens to MacBook Pro

Apple may finally be preparing to bring touchscreens to its MacBook lineup.

According to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has a strong track record with Apple forecasts, the first touchscreen MacBook will debut in the next-generation MacBook Pro, alongside a long-awaited switch from LCD to OLED panels.

Mass production of the OLED MacBook Pro is expected to begin in late 2026.

If true, the move would mark a major shift for Apple. Until now, the company has resisted adding touch functionality to Macs, insisting the iPad was its “best touch computer” while Macs were “optimised for indirect input” via keyboard and trackpad.

Meanwhile, rivals like Dell, HP and Lenovo have been selling touchscreen laptops for years.

Kuo says the change reflects Apple’s “long-term observation of iPad user behaviour,” suggesting that in some scenarios, touch interaction could improve productivity and user experience.

The MacBook Pro’s touch display is tipped to use on-cell technology, which integrates touch sensors directly into the OLED panel.

The addition of a touchscreen will likely require updates to macOS, which has traditionally been designed around precise pointer input rather than finger taps. It’s unclear whether Apple will also extend Apple Pencil support to the Mac.

Kuo also noted that Apple is exploring touchscreens for a new lower-cost MacBook, expected to run on an iPhone-style A-series processor.

However, the first model, due in late 2025, will not support touch. Instead, a second-generation version, expected in 2027, could add the feature.

As always, Apple rumours should be taken with a pinch of salt. While Kuo has accurately predicted many product launches, he has missed the mark on others.