The new MacBook Pro with touch support and an OLED display is reportedly set to be announced on 27 or 28 October local time and launched on 6 November. Pricing and the launch date in Japan have not been announced, but the planned refresh of Apple Store retail displays has been cited as the basis for the launch-date forecast.
The announcement date for the new MacBook Pro is expected to be 27 or 28 October local time, with some expecting it to go on sale on 6 November (Friday). Reports say that some Apple Stores are planning a major retail display refresh around that date, and preparations are expected to proceed ahead of opening time, although this has not been officially announced. The launch date and pricing in Japan have not yet been announced.
The new models are expected to come in 14-inch and 16-inch versions with OLED displays and touch support, and reports have also mentioned consideration of Dynamic Island. The chips are expected to carry over the current M5 Pro and M5 Max, while the possibility of an M6-powered entry-level model is also mentioned.
The current lineup is expected to comprise three model lines: higher-end OLED models, models with the conventional design, and an M6-powered entry-level model. As the launch date approaches, the timing of purchase decisions will be a consideration. The launch is positioned as part of a schedule of new-product releases in four consecutive weeks during the year, with details such as pricing and weight expected to be disclosed at the announcement.