According to the latest information, Apple plans to introduce major changes to its MacBook models in 2026, including a touch screen and support for the mobile network, thus breaking the principle that Steve Jobs held for decades. The goal is to make MacBook even more productive on the go, comparable to iPads, but without compromising on performance.
According to this information, Apple is preparing a new edition of the MacBook Pro model with the M6 chip for the end of 2026. In addition to the new processor, a completely redesigned case and OLED screen are also expected. The biggest step forward will be the installation of a modem, specifically the C2 device intended for that generation, so the MacBook will get access to 4G and 5G mobile networks for the first time. This will allow business users to work in the field without constantly relying on a hotspot from their phone.
Big changes for MacBook in 2026
With the introduction of the OLED screen, Apple is introducing a touchscreen display to the MacBook line for the first time, adding another control method in addition to the mouse and keyboard. The report states that the touch function is not necessary for all users, but modern trends show that more and more people are getting used to laptops with a touch screen, because in certain situations they offer a faster and more intuitive way of working.
It is interesting that back in 2010, during the presentation of the iPad, the founder of the company, Steve Jobs, emphasized that the upright laptop screen is not suitable for touch and joked that it would lead to hand fatigue, the so-called monkey shoulder effect.
That’s why for years the main difference between iPad and MacBook devices was precisely the absence of a touchscreen on MacBook models. Now it looks like that difference will gradually disappear, and Apple’s approach will evolve in accordance with the habits of modern users, writes 9to5Mac.