5 Reasons to Wait for Next Year's MacBook Pro

Apple recently updated its 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with new M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips, Thunderbolt 5 ports, and display changes. However, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman expects only a small performance boost for the 2025 MacBook Pro models with the introduction of new M5 chips. The "true overhaul" for the laptop is expected to come in 2026, with several rumored changes. One of the biggest changes expected is the introduction of OLED displays, which would offer increased brightness, higher contrast ratio, and improved power efficiency. The switch to OLED displays could also allow for a thinner design, which Apple is reportedly focusing on delivering without compromising on battery life or major new features. Another rumored change is the removal of the notch from the MacBook Pro, replaced by a hole-punch camera at the top of the display. Apple is also planning to introduce a custom-built 5G chip, which could bring cellular connectivity to the Mac lineup for the first time, potentially as soon as 2026. Additionally, Apple is expected to update the MacBook Pro lineup with M6 series chips, which could adopt a new packaging process. The M6 chips would be manufactured with a 2nm process, resulting in further performance and power efficiency improvements. Overall, the 2026 MacBook Pro models are expected to feature significant design and technology upgrades.