Apple might finally add a much-requested feature to MacBooks.

Apple is predicted to launch new MacBooks next year, which may include a significant change. According to a reliable source, the heavily anticipated OLED MacBook Pro may feature a touch panel utilizing on-cell touch technology. Mass production is predicted to begin by the close of 2026.

For the first time, MacBook models may include a touch panel, further resembling the iPad. This modification is thought to be the result of Apple's ongoing observation of iPad users, which suggests that touch controls can improve productivity and the user experience in some situations.

The entry-level MacBook, which is anticipated to use Apple's A-series processors, is unlikely to have a touchscreen, at least not in its first iteration. A touchscreen might be included in the second-generation budget MacBook, which might launch in 2027, but that is still a long way off and thus uncertain.

It was previously speculated that MacBook Pro models powered by M5 chips would be available by the end of 2025. However, Mark Gurman of Bloomberg later reported that Apple may postpone the release until early 2026. Gurman now anticipates that the MacBook Pro will have an OLED display between the end of 2026 and the beginning of 2027.

This could indicate that Apple refreshes the MacBook Pro lineup twice in the same year, which would not be unprecedented. For example, Apple released M2 Pro/Max variants in January 2023, followed by M3, M3 Pro/Max models in October 2023. Using that logic, M5 models may appear in January 2026, followed by an M6 generation with OLED and touch capabilities in October 2026.

The OLED MacBook Pro is also expected to have a slimmer design and a smaller notch, and it now appears that touchscreen capability will be added to that list.

In my view, including a touchscreen is a wise decision by Apple that many users would likely appreciate. It also makes the MacBook more competitive with Windows rivals such as the Asus ProArt P16 (H7606) and the Acer Swift 14 AI. While these models may not match the performance of a MacBook Pro, they demonstrate that a touchscreen can be a crucial selling point for certain customers.

If that's not your preference, I believe there will still be non-touch models available for individuals who don't require it, potentially at a lower cost. However, for the time being, these are just speculations, so we'll have to wait and see what Apple ultimately offers. However, the prospect of combining touch with a MacBook Pro OLED panel undoubtedly enhances the appeal of the next series.