Behind-the-scenes reports and leaks suggest Apple's next high-end laptop may not be just a successor to the line MacBook ProThe Apple giant is apparently planning to introduce a brand new category called MacBook Ultra, which will be placed at the very top of the range above existing models with chips M5 Pro and M5 MaxThese should continue to be sold as a more affordable professional alternative.
OLED touch panel andonec display wobbling
The screen itself is set to undergo a fundamental revolution. According to Mark Gurman of Bloombergui Ming-Chi Kua deploys Apple a cutting-edge OLED display, whose panels will be manufactured exclusively by Samsung Display. This technology will bring perfect black, a higher contrast ratio and noticeably lower power consumption.
For the first time in Mac history, we will also see direct touch control. Apple It doesn't plan to turn a Mac into an iPad, but it will allow a seamless transition between touch, trackpadem and mouse. Indications for this change have already appeared in the system macOS Golden Gate in the form of touch support in mode Sidecar or pull-to-refresh gestures. In order to Apple avoided the ailment of a friend from touch PCs with Windows, has developed a special reinforced hinge that prevents the display from wobbling and springing when touched by a finger.
A thinner body and Dynamic Island instead of cutout
Following the example of the latest iPads, it plans Apple significantly slim down the entire design to create the thinnest and lightest device in its class. At the same time, we will say goodbye to the controversial display notch after years. MacBook Ultra it should be replaced by an interactive element Dynamic Island, which will dynamically resize based on running applications and system functions right in the menu bar.
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Equipment, performance date and premium price
First generation MacBooku Ultra According to available information, it is supposed to use chips M5 Pro and M5 Max, while the basic MacBook Pro will get a new M6 chip. A full transition to the M7 architecture Pro and M7 Max it's your turn Ultra will see its second generation in 2027.
If there are no delays due to a global shortage of memory chips, the new MacBook Ultra to be presented between October and December of this year. Given the ultraHowever, given the premium equipment and the recent price increase across the Mac portfolio, it is certain that the new product will significantly exceed the current price level of professional laptops from Appyou.