Get ready to rethink everything you know about MacBooks. Apple is reportedly gearing up to introduce OLED screens and touchscreens to the MacBook Pro next year, a move that could shake up the laptop landscape. But here’s where it gets controversial: after years of resisting touchscreens, Apple seems to be finally embracing them, leaving many to wonder if this marks a shift in the company’s design philosophy. Could this be the end of the Touch Bar era? And this is the part most people miss—Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, a trusted source for Apple leaks, claims these upgrades will also include a lighter, thinner design, a hole-punch webcam inspired by the iPhone’s Dynamic Island, and even reinforced hinges to handle touchscreen use. Sounds futuristic, right? But there’s a catch: these changes are expected to bump up the price by a few hundred dollars, and budget-friendly MacBooks might not see these features anytime soon. Before you start saving, though, Gurman notes we’ll likely see M5 Pro and M5 Max updates with the current design early next year, alongside refreshed MacBook Air, Mac Studio, Mac Mini, and monitor models. Is Apple finally catching up to Windows laptops, or is this a game-changer? Let’s not forget the rumored shift from Touch ID to Face ID—a feature Windows users have had for years. While it’s still years away, it raises the question: is Apple playing catch-up or setting a new standard? One thing’s for sure—the MacBook Pro’s evolution is far from over. What do you think? Are these upgrades worth the higher price tag, or is Apple moving in the wrong direction? Share your thoughts below!
