Apple is at last introducing a touchscreen to its cherished MacBook Pro laptops, as reported by Bloomberg. The article, which cited sources “familiar with the matter,” unveils a range of alterations set to accompany the MacBook Pro’s long-anticipated redesign, primarily revolving around the incorporation of an iPhone-like OLED touchscreen.
This enhancement, which requires significant interface modifications, will allegedly introduce a notable iPhone feature to the laptop: the Dynamic Island. Celebrated by Apple’s devoted fans since its debut in the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max in 2022, the Dynamic Island is the pill-shaped area at the top of the iOS interface that showcases live alerts and activities, offering what the company referred to as a more “intuitive way to experience iPhone.” One of Apple’s most favored innovations in recent times, the Dynamic Island is expected to be a appreciated feature in Apple’s upcoming line of laptops.
Among several major transformations anticipated for Apple in 2026, the company’s move towards touchscreen laptops has been widely documented since 2023. Alongside this, speculation regarding the addition of a Dynamic Island initially began to circulate. However, the company has mostly remained silent on these developments, choosing to highlight the iPad as its entry into the touchscreen computer arena. Nonetheless, analysts speculate that a changing tech environment, where Windows laptops commonly feature touchscreens, may have spurred Apple to adapt. Projected for release by the end of 2026, the forthcoming generation of 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros, identified by Bloomberg as K114 and K116, respectively, are not anticipated to be part of the product lineup that will be unveiled in early March.
A new dynamic
Importantly, the introduction of a touchscreen does not imply that the MacBook is shifting to a touch-first interface like its tablet counterparts. For example, sources consulted by Bloomberg indicate that the MacBook Pro will not use the same touch-centric typing methods as the iPad. Instead, the new MacBook Pro will likely maintain the design of earlier models, complete with its traditional keyboard and trackpad.
In the meantime, an interface that allows for dual functionality appears to be the primary aesthetic modification. The integration of Liquid Glass in macOS Tahoe—a design revamp that involved Apple implementing translucent surfaces, glass-like icons, and adaptable visuals—should facilitate this transition. A key advantage of the Liquid Glass interface is its touch-optimized icons, notifications, and control sliders.
In this context, one of the most intriguing aesthetic changes is expected to emerge from the Cupertino company’s most underrated innovation. The Dynamic Island, located atop the iPhone screen within a black box housing its front-facing camera, enhances the user experience. The Dynamic Island provides updates on everything from sports scores and Maps directions to the status of a Voice Memo recording. Similar to its implementation on iOS devices, the Dynamic Island will be centered around the MacBook’s camera. However, Bloomberg reports that the MacBook’s Dynamic Island will be smaller compared to current iPhone models. The upcoming line of smartphones, the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, will likely see a comparable size reduction at their September 2026 release.
Additional changes coming
With the integration of a touchscreen, users can anticipate a variety of new functionalities. To fully utilize these features, Bloomberg indicates that Apple is rolling out several interface changes to enhance the new MacBook’s accessibility for touchscreen users. For instance, users who press on the upper menu bar are expected to see the relevant controls enlarge—an ingenious solution for those who may have trouble selecting the relatively small icons on the menu. Other functionalities, such as quick scrolling, zooming in and out, and the emoji menu, will reflect the features of the laptop’s iOS counterparts.
Among the most thrilling changes highlighted in Bloomberg’s coverage is the introduction of a touch command function, where the laptop’s interface will present a menu of relevant touch commands surrounding a user’s fingertip when a control or button is pressed. This adjustment will enable users to more closely replicate the functionalities of a touchpad or mouse through the touchscreen. Previously performed actions by the user will seemingly influence the controls displayed in this menu.
So far, Apple has not officially revealed a release timeline for its touchscreen MacBook Pro. While some users are eagerly looking forward to the company’s March lineup announcement, Bloomberg remarked that any updates regarding the K114 and K116 will likely be provided at a later time. That said, consumers can tentatively anticipate the touchscreen laptop’s debut by the end of the year.