Development of Apple's rumored OLED MacBook Pro appears to be progressing, as the production line responsible for manufacturing its displays has begun operation.
Samsung Display is expected to manufacture the displays for Apple's OLED MacBook Pro and has invested significantly in an 8.6-generation production line located at its Asan campus in South Korea.
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An 8.6G fab uses much larger glass substrates than the OLED lines used for smartphones, allowing multiple laptop-sized displays to be cut from a single sheet. This improves yields and reduces costs, which is exactly what Apple needs if OLED is to replace mini-LED in the MacBook Pro.
The line is designed around rigid OLED panels with oxide TFT backplanes and advanced tandem OLED structures. These are better suited for laptops and offer higher brightness, improved energy efficiency and longer lifespan compared to conventional single-stack OLED panels.
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According to the account yeux1122 on the Naver blog, Samsung has already started producing displays from the line, suggesting that Apple and other customers have completed certification and reliability tests.
The first OLED MacBook Pro will have a touchscreen
Apple's first OLED MacBook Pro will also feature a touchscreen, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. This claim has been confirmed by Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, who also reported that the laptops will have "thinner and lighter bezels." Apple seems to be focused on delivering a as possible device that is as thin without compromising on battery life or significant new features.
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The redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models are also expected to feature a hole-punch camera at the top of the display, which could potentially be housed in a pill-shaped cutout (similar to the Dynamic Island ), instead of the notch that MacBook Pro owners are accustomed to.
Gurman says the new machines will be powered by M6 chips and are set to launch in late 2026 or early 2027, following the expected introduction of the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips next month or so.
