MacBook Ultra: 5 Features That Could Justify the Name
Apple is reportedly planning to release a new laptop called the MacBook Ultra, positioned above the current MacBook Pro models. This new device is expected to feature advanced technology such as an OLED display and touch screen capabilities. The launch is anticipated to occur later this year or early 2027, influenced by the ongoing global memory chip shortage.
- ▪The MacBook Ultra may introduce OLED technology, enhancing display brightness and efficiency.
- ▪It is expected to be the first Mac to support touch input directly on the display.
- ▪Apple aims to create a thinner design while maintaining functionality and reintroducing several ports.
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MacBook Ultra: 5 Features That Could Justify the NameMonday May 25, 2026 12:08 am PDT by Tim HardwickReports and rumors suggest the next MacBook Pro that Apple will release might not be a MacBook Pro at all. It could actually be something altogether new and more exciting – a "MacBook Ultra" – positioned above the Pro as Apple's top-tier laptop, suggesting that the current M5 Pro and M5 Max models will remain on sale when it launches. The MacBook would be just the latest Apple product to carry the Ultra name, which already spans the Apple Watch Ultra and CarPlay Ultra (not forgetting Apple's top-end Ultra-designated silicon chips). This is likely to bring a markedly higher price point for the new machines.
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