Apple prepares MacBook Ultra with touchscreen and OLED display for 2027
Apple is working on a new premium notebook model called MacBook Ultra, as reported by analysts and sources close to the company’s production chain. The project brings significant changes to the laptop line, including the first touch screen on a MacBook, OLED display and M6 Pro and M6 Max processors. The launch is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027, with delays related to issues in the global supply chain.
Touch-sensitive Tela marks Apple notebook debut
Reporter Mark Gurman, from Bloomberg, gathered information about the equipment and highlighted the implementation of a touch screen as one of the main new features. Essa functionality would allow direct commands on the display alongside the keyboard and trackpad, working as a complement to traditional peripherals. Apple is studying adaptations to the macOS system to integrate common gestures in iOS and iPadOS, such as tapping and pinching.
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Historicamente, the company has never released a MacBook with this capability. Co-founder Steve Jobs even criticized the idea in old interviews, citing possible arm fatigue during prolonged use. The change in positioning reflects the evolution of screen technologies and the demand from professionals for more intuitive interfaces.
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Display OLED and thinner design transform visual experience
The current MacBook Pro uses mini-LED panels, while the new model would receive OLED displays. Essa technology delivers deeper blacks, more vivid colors and superior contrast compared to conventional panels. Users also gain better viewing angles and greater overall image quality.
The notebook’s design would be thinner thanks to the removal of extra layers in the screen structure. The front camera would have a central hole, similar to the standard on current iPhones. The surrounding space would house the Dynamic Island, a feature that shows alerts and controls in an integrated way, helping to reduce the upper edges of the panel.
- Tela OLED with touch support and multitouch gestures
- Processadores M6 Pro and M6 Max in 2 nanometer process
- Câmera front with display hole and Dynamic Island
- Chassi with reduced thickness compared to current models
- Possível cellular connectivity integrated into the equipment
- Lançamento expected in Q1 2027
Chips M6 Pro and M6 Max promise leap in performance
The processors have not yet been officially launched by Apple. Eles would arrive manufactured using the 2 nanometer process, bringing significant gains in speed and energy efficiency compared to current chips in the M5 line. The focus would be on professional and creative tasks, meeting demands for video editing, photography and software development.
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Rumores mention possible delay in component availability due to global memory shortage. Modelos with M6 Pro and M6 Max would equip the most advanced configurations of the Ultra MacBook, differentiating it from the standard versions. The combination of robust processing with the OLED and touch screen forms the main attraction package for professionals.
Posicionamento premium in the Apple catalog
The MacBook Ultra should coexist with the current 14-inch and 16-inch versions of the MacBook Pro line, not replace them. The position in the catalog would be higher, with a higher price, aimed at users looking for advanced features in a single device. Apple planned major upgrades for late 2026, but supply chain issues altered the original timeline.
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Analistas points to the first quarter of 2027 as the most likely window for the announcement. The company has already presented another Macs in 2026, and the new project adds to this movement in the computer division. The name MacBook Ultra is not yet official and may change until the final release.
Official Silêncio and market expectations
Apple remains completely silent about the project. Todos details come from sources close to the production chain and specialized market analysts. Last-minute Mudanças releases are still possible before the announcement, and any updates on specs or dates should emerge in the coming months as development progresses.
