Apple’s long-rumored touchscreen MacBook could finally arrive later this year, as fresh claims continue to support earlier reports about the device. A new post from a Chinese source suggests that Apple is preparing a MacBook with touchscreen functionality. While the leak does not name a specific model, previous reports have consistently pointed to the MacBook Ultra as the likely candidate.
Apple has never released a MacBook with a touchscreen. However, recent software changes hint that the company may be moving in that direction. The latest macOS 27 Golden Gate update adds touch input support for Sidecar, allowing users to interact with an iPad used as a secondary display.
macOS 27 introduces several touch-focused interface elements. Features such as pull-down to refresh now appear across Apple apps, including Safari, Mail, and News. These changes have fueled speculation that touchscreen support could soon reach MacBooks.
Earlier reports also claimed that Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook will feature an OLED display. The screen is expected to offer contextual menus and additional options based on where users touch. Some reports further suggest the laptop could include a Dynamic Island cutout, similar to recent iPhone models.
Alongside the new display technology, Apple is also expected to equip its premium laptop with the M6 chip. However, those upgrades may come at a cost. Some estimates indicate that the new model could carry a starting price around 20% higher than current MacBook Pro models.
For now, Apple has not confirmed any plans. Still, the growing number of reports suggests that a touchscreen MacBook may finally be closer to reality.
