MacBook Pro With Touch Screen and New Mac Studio Likely 'Postponed'
Source: MacRumors
Rumor Overview
The global memory‑chip shortage may push the launch dates for the next MacBook Pro and Mac Studio models later than previously expected.
MacBook Pro with Touch Screen
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has repeatedly indicated that 14‑inch and 16‑inch MacBook Pro models featuring a touch screen are slated for release in late 2026 to early 2027. In today’s Power On newsletter, he cautioned that the laptops could arrive toward the end of that window because of the chip shortage, making early 2027 more likely than late 2026.
Mac Studio Timing
Gurman previously expected a new Mac Studio to launch around mid‑2026, suggesting an announcement at WWDC 2026 in June. However, his latest newsletter reports that sources within Apple believe the next Mac Studio models will not ship until around October 2026 due to the same shortage.
Additional Details
- The upcoming MacBook Pro may carry “MacBook Ultra” branding, and macOS 27 is expected to offer a touch‑friendly interface.
- Apple has not yet introduced an M4 Ultra chip, and no major design changes are anticipated for the desktop computer.