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MacBook Ultra: Everything We Know About Apple's OLED Touchscreen Mac
Apple is working on a high-end MacBook Pro that could be called the "MacBook Ultra." The device will have several firsts in a Mac, including an OLED display and a touchscreen. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. The "Ultra" name isn't a sure thing, and Apple could also continue to call the device the MacBook Pro. It will be a "Pro" device in the MacBook Pro line. Design Apple hasn't redesigned the MacBook Pro since it added Apple silicon chips in 2021, so the device is due for a new look. The MacBook Ultra could feature some design changes, including a thinner chassis. Apple could get rid of the notch on the MacBook Ultra, replacing it with an iPhone-style Dynamic Island. A Dynamic Island would unify the way Siri AI behaves across the iPhone and the Mac with iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate. Size Options The MacBook Ultra will be available in both 14-inch and 16-inch size options. Display Apple's upcoming MacBook will be the first with an OLED display. OLED display technology is already used for the iPhone, Apple Watch, and iPad Pro, but it has taken time for larger-sized OLED screens to come down in price. OLED will be an upgrade over the current mini-LED display technology in most cases, bringing deeper colors and a higher contrast ratio with true blacks. In an OLED display, individual pixels turn off instead of dim when not activated, so there's less light leakage. OLED displays tend to have better HDR than mini-LED, but sometimes don't match the overall mini-LED brightness levels. Along with OLED technology, the MacBook Ultra is expected to have the first touchscreen display on a Mac. Users will be able to use their fingers for tapping and interacting with items on the Mac's display, similar to an iPad. Touchscreen capabilities will be used alongside the trackpad and keyboard, and so Apple may be viewing them as more supplementary than a main control method. Apple is rumored to be adapting macOS Golden Gate for touch input. Apple plans to add a reinforced hinge to the MacBook Ultra's display so that it doesn't wobble when it's tapped. M5 Pro and M5 Max Chips The current MacBook Pro models are equipped with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and Apple plans to use the same chips for the rumored MacBook Ultra. Apple is planning to introduce the M6 chip as soon as late 2026, but Bloomberg says Apple isn't going to release any other chips in the M6 series. Apple's chip plans have changed in recent months, and there won't be an M6 Pro or an M6 Max. With no M6 Pro or M6 Max, Apple will need to use the M5 Pro and M5 Max so it doesn't have to wait for the M7 series. A second-generation MacBook Ultra will use the M7 Pro and M7 Max chips. With the MacBook Ultra set to use the same chips that are in the existing MacBook Pro, it's unclear if it will replace the existing 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models or be sold alongside them as a higher-end option. MacBook Ultra Hints There are features in macOS Golden Gate that hint at a future touchscreen Mac. Apple added direct touch input to Sidecar so users can tap and interact with macOS elements when using the iPad as a Mac display. macOS Golden Gate supports an iPhone-style pull-to-refresh option, and it can be used across apps like Safari, Mail, News, Podcasts, and Calendar. A pull-to-refresh option makes the most sense on a touch display. Pricing Apple's OLED MacBook is expected to be a premium product, with a price tag higher than current MacBook Pro models. Apple raised the prices of all Macs in June, and so the MacBook Ultra will likely be even more expensive than expected. The higher-end 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro chip starts at $2,499, while the 16-inch MacBook Pro starts at $2,999. The OLED MacBook will be priced even higher. Launch Date Rumors suggest the MacBook Ultra will launch in late 2026 or early 2027, with mass production to start in late 2026. If the MacBook Ultra comes in 2026, it could be released sometime between October and December, but it won't be unveiled at Apple's September iPhone event. If it launches in 2027, it could come early in the year at Apple's first 2027 event.Tags: OLED, Touchscreen MacThis article, "MacBook Ultra: Everything We Know About Apple's OLED Touchscreen Mac" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
9to5Mac Daily: June 30, 2026 – iPhone 18 and Ultra rumors, more
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This iconic iPhone design will get closer to retirement with iPhone 18 Pro
This fall with iPhone 18 Pro, Apple will take a step toward retiring its iconic cutout that started as a notch and is now the Dynamic Island.
iPhone 18 Pro leaks: Qualcomm or Apple C2 model, A20 details, camera upgrades
After a closer look at some new data, Apple's iPhone 18 Pro modem situation may not be cut-and-dried. Here's what the latest leaks say is in store for cellular connectivity, the A20 chip, and possible camera improvements.New details about the iPhone 18 Pro have emerged, thanks to data leaked from Tata.On June 25, AppleInsider exclusively revealed that iPhone 18 Pro schematics and documents were among the more than 630GB of files taken from Tata in a cyberattack.An initial analysis of the leaked documentation uncovered Apple's plans to use its proprietary C2 modem in the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Additional details have since come to light, thanks to new research conducted by us and an analyst we've worked with in the past. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Beats Launches Solo Buds in Retailer-Exclusive Orange Color in the U.S. and Japan
Apple's Beats brand has launched a new retailer-exclusive orange color for its Solo Buds, with the earphones available now at Best Buy in the United States and coming July 4 to 7–Eleven in Japan. The Solo Buds are an entry-level earphone product from Beats, normally priced at $79.99 in the United States, although they are occasionally offered on sale such as the current $10 discount at Best Buy bringing all colors down to $69.99.
Huge data leak at Apple supplier exposes iPhone 18 Pro details, images, and more
One of Apple's key manufacturing partners in India has fallen victim to a major cyberattack, resulting in confidential Apple documents being leaked on the dark web. The leaked files reportedly include information about the upcoming
Apple Now Sells Refurbished iPhone 16e Starting at $419
Apple today updated its online refurbished store in the United States, adding the iPhone 16e. Refurbished iPhone 16e models are available at discounted prices for the first time since the device launched in February 2025. Entry-level 128GB iPhone 16e models are priced at $419, which is a $180 discount from the original price. The iPhone 16e was retired when the iPhone 17e came out, so it is no longer available new from Apple.
Apple Arcade Adding 5 Games This Week, Including 'Family Feud Pocket'
Starting today, a mobile version of the popular game show Family Feud is available on Apple Arcade, and four more games are coming this week. Apple says the game provides an "authentic, true-to-show trivia experience". "Hosted by the iconic Steve Harvey, the game features the classic mechanics fans know and love, along with daily challenges and exclusive questions," says Apple.
Apple Seeds Third Public Betas of iOS 26.6, macOS Tahoe 26.6 and More
Apple today provided public beta testers with the third betas of iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, macOS Tahoe 26.6, watchOS 26.6, and tvOS 26.6, with the software coming a day after Apple seeded the betas to developers. After signing up to beta test the software updates on Apple's beta site, public beta testers can download the new software using the Software Update section in the Settings app on each device.
American Express Announces New Apple Pay Feature
American Express today announced that you can now redeem Membership Rewards points when checking out with Apple Pay on the web and in apps on the iPhone and iPad. When checking out with Apple Pay on iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 or later, tap on your eligible American Express card (Platinum, Gold, Green, and others) and select the Membership Rewards points option. You can use points to cover all or part of your purchase, with every 10,000 points redeemed through Apple Pay worth a $70 statement credit.
Apple Creator Studio Gets New AI Features
Apple today updated its Creator Studio apps, adding new AI features to Pixelmator Pro, Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and more. Apple is integrating Pixelmator Pro with Final Cut Pro, Keynote, Numbers, and Pages. Final Cut Pro users can send a frame to Pixelmator Pro to create thumbnails and social graphics. In Keynote, Numbers, and Pages, users can select an image in a document and open it in Pixelmator Pro to edit, with changes saved to the original document.
Apple Creator Studio just got better, here’s what’s new
Apple has announced a flurry of updates for Apple Creator Studio apps rolling out today, plus previewed some iOS 27...
Cibby is a beautifully designed iOS app for physical video game collectors
Here’s a cool new thing coming son: Cibby, a beautifully designed iOS app for physical video game collectors. The app...
Report: Apple Watch Redesign Coming Next Year With New Band System
A "major overhaul" of the Apple Watch's design is due to arrive next year with a new system for connecting bands, according to a known Weibo leaker. In a set of recent posts, the leaker known as "Instant Digital" linked the new claim to older rumors about an "Apple Watch X" model, which was said to introduce a fresh design and break compatibility with the existing watch band system.
iOS 27 makes Apple’s Shortcuts app exactly what I’ve always wanted
The Shortcuts app in iOS 27 gets a standout AI upgrade thanks to a new ‘describe a shortcut’ feature for building shortcuts.
Proton Lumo 2.0 Adds Image Generation, Memory, Stronger Web Search
Last summer, Swiss-based Proton launched Lumo, an AI assistant with a privacy-first approach. Today, the company has announced Lumo 2.0, a major update to the chatbot that brings three new features commensurate with its core principles of no logs, no data sharing, and zero-access encryption. Proton says Lumo 2 has been rebuilt on a new architecture that brings its biggest leap in capability to date, with Fast and Thinking modes now available.
iPhone 18 Pro ‘drop test’ leaks get yanked from X
The leaked clips got taken down shortly after they surfaced.
282 iOS AI Apps Leak API Keys and Open AI Proxy Access in Network Traffic Study
Wake Forest study finds 282 of 444 iOS AI apps leak API keys via network traffic, enabling unauthorized AI usage and billing risk.
Apple is delivering security updates faster to beat AI hackers
AI is now helping hackers find and exploit security issues faster than ever before. Apple says it will no longer wait to include updates in the next scheduled releases of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
Hey old school Mac gamers, Bolo is back!
Classic game "Bolo" died on Mac more than two decades ago. It's back for modern Macs for free on Steam now, and on the App Store for iPhone later. You need to try it.
Apple's legal team is striking social media sharing stolen iPhone 18 Pro data
Apple is going after anyone leaking iPhone 18 Pro footage and imagery stolen from Tata, with DMCA claims deleting social media posts.
Alleged iPhone 18 Pro Sim Tray Again Shows Dark Cherry Color
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models are expected to introduce new color options, including a dark cherry color, and today we may have been given another peek at the rumored finish, courtesy of the Chinese leaker known as Ice Universe. Image shared by leaker Ice Universe In an image posted on Weibo, a SIM tray allegedly from the unreleased iPhone is shown in a dark cherry colour, which could also be described in this grainy example as burgundy, brownish, or purple.
Three AirDrop vulnerabilities discovered, with Apple working on a full fix
Three AirDrop vulnerabilities have been discovered by security researchers, affecting both iPhone and Mac, with similar ones found in Android’s...
Huge Apple leak continues with new images of iPhone 18 Pro colors, smaller Dynamic Island, and more
A massive Tata Electronics data breach reveals the iPhone 18 Pro's new Cherry Red color, smaller Dynamic Island, and internal schematics.