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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
This 70W GaN charger just dropped to its best price this year at only $24.99
One small charger for your laptop, phone, and tablet — the Baseus EnerFill 70W is now $24.99, down from $39.99.
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.
Liquid-cooled gaming tablet arrives with native PC emulation — and it’s going global soon
This gaming tablet brings RGB liquid cooling, dual USB-C, and native PC emulation to the table, and will launch worldwide very soon.
Deals: M5 iPad Pro $350 off, M5 Pro MacBook $450 off, Beats 240W cable $19, Sport Bands $15, more
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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.
UK Pushes Apple to Loosen App Store Payment and NFC Rules
The U.K.'s competition regulator has proposed letting app developers direct users to payment options outside Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store, in a move aimed at increasing competition and reducing the fees charged by the two companies. As reported by Reuters, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the proposals would remove restrictions that currently prevent U.K. developers from directing users to off-platform payment options.
Apple accelerates security updates in response to AI-powered hacking risks
Today’s iOS, iPadOS, and macOS updates include security fixes that Apple had originally planned to release with version 26.6. Here’s why.
Open Source AI Agent OpenClaw Gets Native iOS App
Popular open source AI agent OpenClaw is expanding to the iPhone and iPad with a new native iOS app. OpenClaw for iOS can be used alongside an existing gateway as a secure node for chat, voice approvals, sharing, and device-aware automation. The iOS app replaces iPhone and iPad workarounds that involved using Telegram or WhatsApp for on-the-go access. OpenClaw is a self-hosted AI agent that runs on a Mac or PC.
Apple Released iOS 26.5.2 Security Fixes Early to Thwart AI-Assisted Hacks
Apple today released iOS 26.5.2, iPadOS 26.5.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.5.2 with a long list of security fixes that it initially introduced in the iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, and macOS Tahoe 26.6 betas. Apple told Reuters that it released the updates earlier than planned due to concerns about AI-assisted hacks.
Future OLED Macs and iPads could support a much wider color gamut, per report
As Apple gears up to bring OLED to the Mac, a new TrendForce report looks at the wider color gamut reportedly planned for future MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and iMac displays.
iOS 26.5.2 Patches More Than 25 Security Vulnerabilities
Apple's newly released iOS 26.5.2, iPadOS 26.5.2, and macOS 26.5.2 updates address more than 25 security vulnerabilities, which means you should install the updates as soon as possible. According to Apple's security support documents for the updates, the new software has vulnerability fixes that Apple previously made available in the iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, and macOS Tahoe 26.6 betas.
Apple suppliers Samsung, SK hynix & Micron hit by RAM price fixing suit
Apple's largest memory suppliers are being sued in California, with consumers and small businesses alleging Samsung Electronics, SK hynix and Micron coordinated DRAM production cuts that drove up memory prices.
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At $499, Apple’s M3-powered iPad Air is a good deal
So much better than the base iPad.
Cursor releases iPhone and iPad app following recent acquisition by SpaceX
Earlier this month, SpaceX (which includes xAI) purchased the agentic coding firm Cursor. Today, Cursor has released its first iOS...
Beta 3 for iPadOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6, and more now available
Apple has released a new wave of beta updates today, including beta 3 for iPadOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, and more.
Apple Releases iOS 26.5.2 With Security Fixes
Apple today released iOS 26.5.2 and iPadOS 26.5.2, minor updates to the iOS and iPadOS 26 operating systems that came out in September. iOS 26.5.2 comes a month after the launch of iOS 26.5.1, an update that added a charging fix for the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 models. iOS 26.5.2 and iPadOS 26.5.2 can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update.
Apple Seeds Third iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 Betas to Developers
Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming two weeks after Apple seeded the second betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update. With iOS 27 set to launch in September, Apple is wrapping up work on iOS 26.