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MacBook Pro redesign is coming, with three features we’ve waited years for

Apple has a big MacBook Pro redesign in the works (possibly called MacBook Ultra ) that’s expected to launch in October . Here are three rumored new features that we’ve waited a long time for. more…

MacBook Pro redesign is coming, with three features we’ve waited years for

Apple is reportedly preparing a major redesigned MacBook Pro, set to launch in October. This updated model is expected to introduce three highly anticipated features that users have been eagerly waiting for. Display technology has been a sore spot for the Mac, which has often lagged behind Apple's other products in offering state-of-the-art displays.

However, with the upcoming redesign, OLED technology is finally making its way to the Mac. The redesigned MacBook Pro is rumored to feature OLED displays, which are set to provide truer blacks, improved contrast, and potentially enhance battery life. Apple has also been rumored to bring touch support to the Mac, which has been a common feature on iOS devices for years.

The new MacBook Pro is said to include a touchscreen interface, and macOS 27 is reportedly loaded with features that will make touch input feel as natural as possible. Despite the addition of touch support, Apple is expected to keep the majority of macOS tailored for trackpad and keyboard input, with touch serving as a secondary tool.

Another long-awaited change is the removal of the notch from the MacBook Pro's design. Instead, a hole-punch camera cutout is expected to replace the notch, similar to the one found on iPhone Duo. This change will also bring the Dynamic Island to macOS, allowing the camera cutout to integrate seamlessly into the Mac's design, much like it does on iPhone.

The notch, which has been an eyesore for many Mac users, is set to disappear with the new redesign. As for whether users will upgrade to the new MacBook Pro, that remains to be seen. However, the introduction of OLED displays, touchscreen capabilities, and the removal of the notch are all features that have been highly anticipated by Mac users for a long time.

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