New claim regarding Apple's touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro: Lighter chassis and M5 chip on the agenda
According to Mark Gurman, Apple's MacBook Pro with a touchscreen OLED display could be lighter than current models despite the new screen technologies.
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New details have emerged regarding Apple's long-rumored MacBook Pro model with an OLED and touchscreen display. According to information shared by Bloomberg editor Mark Gurman in his Power On newsletter, the company will not only change the screen technology in the new model; it will also focus on reducing the device's weight.
Claims suggest that the new MacBook Pro could come with a "significantly lighter" design compared to current generations, despite the OLED panel and touchscreen support. It is stated that this change will be achieved by Apple shrinking internal components and rearranging the laptop's internal layout.
Although it is generally thought that new screen technologies could lead to an increase in chassis weight, it is stated that Apple is working to balance this effect on the engineering side. Details regarding exactly how the components will be positioned have not yet been clarified.
There is also a notable expectation on the hardware side. According to Gurman, Apple may prefer the current high-end M5 chips for this model instead of waiting for the M7 chip family. It is suggested that since M7 chips are expected to debut in early 2027, the touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro could be introduced with the M5 architecture.
While there are claims about an October or November launch date for the device, no official statement has been made by Apple yet. Therefore, the details regarding the screen, weight, and processor of the new MacBook Pro are currently considered claims based on industry sources.