2026 might become one of the more exciting years for Apple’s desktop and MacBook lineups, as claimed by Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman in his latest Power On newsletter. He also suggests a quite timely launch of the Apple M6, even though the Apple M5 is just a few months old.
Apple’s first launch event of the year is approaching and often takes place toward the end of the first quarter. This year’s event could bring plenty of new devices, especially for fans of MacBooks and Apple’s desktop lineup, as Mark Gurman emphasizes in his latest Power On newsletter. According to Gurman, new MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models, but also a new Mac Studio and the long-awaited upgrade for the Apple Studio Display are expected to launch in the first half of the year.
The second half of the year might get exciting as well. In addition to a new Mac Mini and an entry-level MacBook with an iPhone chipset, the redesigned MacBook Pro that has already been rumored multiple times is on the schedule. It is expected to sport an OLED touchscreen and will likely debut toward the end of the year. This aligns with recent supply chain leaks, which indicate that Samsung has opened a new factory for these OLED panels and has already kicked off production. The upcoming MacBook Pro redesign is unlikely to be the only Apple product to switch from LCD to OLED displays in the future. The iPad Mini, iPad Air and in the longer term even the iMac and MacBook Air are expected to take advantage of colorful OLED panels with high contrast ratios.
But back to Mark Gurman and his latest predictions. 2026 will also see the debut of the Apple M-series chipset, which could launch earlier than previously expected. The gap between the Apple M3 launch in October 2023 and the Apple M4 announcement in May 2024 was only about half a year, and Gurman somewhat cryptically suggests that this could happen again in 2026. Therefore, it’s possible that the first Apple M6-powered Macs could be unveiled at WWDC in early summer.
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Editor of the original article: Alexander Fagot – Managing Editor News – 11285 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2016
As a young tech enthusiast with a history involving assembling and overclocking projects, I ended up working as a projectionist with good old 35-mm films before I entered the computer world at a professional level. I assisted customers at an Austrian IT service provider called Iphos IT Solutions for seven years, working as a Windows client and server administrator as well as a project manager. As a freelancer who travels a lot, I have been able to write for Notebookcheck from all corners of the world since 2016. My articles cover brand-new mobile technologies in smartphones, laptops, and gadgets of all kinds.
Translator: Enrico Frahn – Managing Editor Accessory Reviews, Tech Writer – 6190 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2021
My fascination for technology goes back a long way to the Pentium II era. Modding, overclocking and treasuring computer hardware has since become an integral part of my life. As a student, I further developed a keen interest in mobile technologies that can make the stressful college life so much easier. After I fell in love with the creation of digital content while working in a marketing position, I now scour the web to bring you the most exciting topics in the world of tech. Outside the office, I’m particularly passionate about motorsports and mountain biking.
Alexander Fagot, 2026-01-25 (Update: 2026-01-26)
