According to ZDNET, citing Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has invited media to an “all-day product launch” in Los Angeles on Oct. 28, where it is expected to unveil its first touchscreen MacBooks. The new OLED models are said to come in 14- and 16-inch sizes, powered by M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and will reportedly be “significantly lighter” than current models. They may also include a Dynamic Island instead of a notch and optional 5G connectivity.
ZDNET reports that Apple is splitting its MacBook lineup: the premium OLED touchscreen models, possibly code-named “MacBook Ultra,” will target enthusiasts and power users, while a more conventional 14-inch MacBook with the base M6 chip will serve the mainstream market. This mirrors Apple’s recent Mac Mini release, which offered both M5 Pro and base M6 configurations.
The same event is expected to bring an OLED iPad Mini with an M6 chip, a repositioned landscape camera, and a new speaker system, with a starting price likely rising from $599 to $799. Apple is also said to be refreshing its iMac line with M6 chips, though without major design changes. Since this is a single source, there are no conflicting reports to compare, but the details align with earlier rumors of Apple’s move toward OLED and touchscreen laptops.