Apple Delays Touchscreen MacBook Pro to 2027

Apple's anticipated touchscreen MacBook Pro and updated Mac Studio face delays into late 2026 and early 2027, according to reports from industry analyst Mark Gurman of Bloomberg. The setbacks stem from a global shortage of memory components, affecting production timelines for these high-end devices.

The touchscreen MacBook Pro, featuring 14-inch and 16-inch models with OLED displays, Dynamic Island cutouts, and touch input for the first time on a Mac, was originally slated for a late 2026 launch. Gurman now indicates that internal Apple sources point to an early 2027 release as more probable, pushing the debut past the previously expected fall window. This model is expected to incorporate M6 Pro and M6 Max chips, along with a thinner design, positioning it as a premium offering that could carry a higher price tag. Some speculation suggests Apple might brand it as a MacBook Ultra to differentiate it from existing lines, allowing current M5-based MacBook Pros to remain in production at standard pricing.

Similarly, the Mac Studio refresh, Apple's most powerful desktop and a successor to the discontinued Mac Pro, has slipped from a mid-2026 target, including a potential announcement...