Late 2026 could finally see Apple unveil its OLED MacBook Pro, as recent reports reinforce the possibility.

Recent rumors once again point to Apple releasing a MacBook Pro with an OLED display in late 2026.Multiple sources, including Korean supply chain reports, suggest that this timeline is looking increasingly likely.Samsung Display is expected to be the sole supplier for these OLED screens. Thanks to heavy investment in Gen 8.6 OLED production lines, Samsung can easily meet Apple’s demand for MacBook Pro panels. The advanced manufacturing also keeps costs attractive, ensuring supply and affordability for Apple’s bill of materials This rumor is among the most persistent regarding the MacBook Pro’s future, even as other theories have faced growing uncertainty. Samsung’s role as the sole display supplier has been repeated by multiple independent reports across the past year.
Other details add to these expectations: Samsung’s Gen 8.6 OLED technology uses larger glass substrates, which are optimized for laptop panels and help reduce overall power consumption and increase scalability. Apple reportedly wants a major redesign centered on a tandem (stacked) OLED system, which could allow the laptop to be thinner while offering improved brightness and enhanced power efficiency. There’s also talk of Apple swapping the screen notch for a punch-hole camera cutout, similar to features seen on iPhones, making the design even sleeker While every leak and rumor should be treated with caution, the repeated mentions of Samsung Display and Gen 8.6 OLED lines, along with corroborating statements from well-known leakers like Mark Gurman, make the late 2026 launch and the Samsung supplier partnership seem probable