Apple may eventually stop updating high-end MacBook Pro models without touchscreens, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. In his latest “Power On” newsletter, he questioned whether the company would continue maintaining both touchscreen and non-touch versions.
Apple currently offers mini-LED MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips alongside new touchscreen versions, which cost $400 more. Gurman said supporting separate product lines requires resources for development, production and promotion. He expects the two offerings to converge, but did not specify when Apple might phase out the non-touch models.
Gurman said Apple plans another generation of touchscreen MacBook Pros for 2027, powered by M7 Pro and M7 Max processors with additional hardware capabilities for AI. He has previously placed the chip upgrade toward the end of that year.
The redesign is also expected to reach the entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro. Gurman said Apple plans an M7 version with a lighter build, a thinner enclosure and narrower display borders, potentially launching in the first half of 2027.
Apple unveiled its first touchscreen MacBook Pros last week. The redesigned models pair OLED displays and Dynamic Island with a lighter, slightly thinner enclosure and a revised cooling system that directs warm air away from the screen.
Sources: MacRumors.