Multiple outlets report that Apple’s next redesigned MacBook Pro models with OLED touch displays would rely exclusively on Samsung Display for the key panel component. The Elec, citing industry sources, says the 14-inch and 16-inch OLED touch panels would be produced at Samsung’s 8.6-generation OLED production line in Asan, South Chungcheong Province. MacRumors reports an initial supply estimate of about 250,000 panels and indicates mass production could start around August. NDTV and AppleInsider similarly describe the OLED touch MacBook Pro as being planned in 14-inch and 16-inch configurations and suggest Samsung would be the sole supplier, with other display makers effectively excluded. MacRumors adds that Apple reportedly did not consider LG Display or BOE due to yield concerns, leaving Samsung as the only supplier. Timing varies by report: Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman’s estimates, as relayed by MacRumors and discussed broadly across the coverage, place the laptops’ launch somewhere between late 2026 and early 2027, with some updates leaning toward early 2027. Other rumored changes include Apple’s next-generation “M6 Pro” and “M6 Max” chips, a thinner design, and a Dynamic Island-style cutout.
Report: Samsung Display to supply OLED touch panels for redesigned 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro
Multiple outlets report that Apple’s next redesigned MacBook Pro models with OLED touch displays would rely exclusively on Samsung Display for the key panel component. The Elec, citing industry source...
- A report from The Elec says Samsung Display would be the sole supplier of OLED touch panels for Apple’s redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models.
- Samsung would manufacture the panels at its 8.6-generation OLED line in Asan, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea.
- MacRumors reports an initial estimate of about 250,000 panels and suggests mass production could begin around August.
- The Elec sources cited by outlets say Apple does not plan to use other panel makers such as LG Display or BOE, citing yield issues in the report.
- Expected launch timing is discussed as late 2026 to early 2027, with some updates suggesting early 2027.
The touch-enabled MacBook Pro will get its OLED screens only from Samsung Display, as Apple seemingly freezes out other suppliers for the inbound model.The current M5 MacBook Pro, without an OLED display. The OLED MacBook Pro is currently expected to arrive either in late 2026 or early 2027. While the release timing is up for debate, it is claimed that there is only going to be one supplier of the key component itself.According to sources of TheElec on Monday, Apple's working on OLED and touch-enabled displays for the 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro. Samsung Display will be the sole supplier of the panels for the model. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
1 hour agoApple has long been rumoured to be developing a MacBook Pro with an OLED screen, and it could finally see the light of day this year. While the Cupertino-based tech giant has kept details under wraps, a new report suggests that Samsung could be the sole supplier of the OLED panel of the MacBook Pro. The purported laptop is rumoured to be offered in 14-inch and 16-inch models, equipped with a two-stack tandem OLED structure and integrated touch technology.
3 hours agoApple will exclusively rely on Samsung Display for the production of OLED touch panels for its redesigned upcoming MacBook Pro models, according to a new report from Korea-based The Elec. Citing industry sources, the publication says that the 14-inch and 16-inch panels will be produced at Samsung's 8.6-generation OLED line at Asan, in Korea's South Chungcheong Province. The estimated initial supply is said to be 250,000 panels, and mass production is expected to begin around August. Apple reportedly didn't consider LG Display or China's BOE Technology Group for panel development due to yield issues, making Samsung the sole supplier. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has repeatedly claimed that 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with an OLED touch screen are pegged to launch in late 2026 to early 2027. However, his most recent update on the matter said that early 2027 is now more likely because of the global chip shortage. An OLED panel with touch-screen support is just one aspect of a major refresh planned for the high-end MacBook Pro models, with other rumored features including M6 Pro and M6 Max chips, a Dynamic Island (i.e., no notch) and a thinner design. The laptops could have "MacBook Ultra" branding, and macOS 27 will include a touch-friendly interface ready for the laptops.Related Roundup: MacBook ProTags: MacBook Ultra, OLED, Samsung, The ElecBuyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook ProThis article, "MacBook Ultra OLED Touch Panel to Be Exclusively Supplied by Samsung" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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