Monday, December 9th 2024

Notch-Free OLED MacBook Pro and MacBook Air Rumored to Launch in 2026 and 2027 Respectively

MacBook Pro users have long demanded the benefits of OLED screens - an upgrade that has been rumored innumerable times in the past. A recently leaked report from the market analysis firm Omdia claims that the MacBook Pro is set to feature an OLED screen by 2026, whereas the MacBook Air will receive the update in 2027.

However, considering that a similar timeframe has been rumored multiple times in the past, this fresh leak may not sound so enticing. That said, the roadmap does contain some information that is fascinating to say the least. According to Omdia, OLED MacBook Pros will no longer be burdened by the infamous notch, instead opting for a punch-hole camera setup. Now of course, as MacRumors points out, this could easily mean that Apple will use the pixels around the punch-hole to make it function something like the iPhone's dynamic island, which may not be welcomed by everyone.
Moreover, it is not clear whether these punch-hole cameras will feature FaceID functionality. MacBooks feature extremely thin displays, which makes it rather tedious to accommodate FaceID hardware. On top of that, future MacBooks have been rumored to feature a renewed interest in thinness, which by itself might become a controversial choice, especially if it comes at the cost of battery life or thermal management. Judging by Apple Silicon's progress, however, that event does seem unlikely.
Source: Jukanlosreve via Twitter
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8 Comments on Notch-Free OLED MacBook Pro and MacBook Air Rumored to Launch in 2026 and 2027 Respectively

#1
usiname
Screen without notch = innovation
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#2
kondamin
usinameScreen without notch = innovation
With slim bezels and without a webcam only useful for nasal endoscopy's sure.
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#3
hsew
That 18.8 inch foldable though?
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#4
DirtyDingusMcgee
I've never understood this one. Notch or punch-hole........who cares
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#5
Baccala
I think it's saying iPad Air 2027. OLED MacBook Air looks like 2028 from the roadmap screenshot.
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#6
Scrizz
BaccalaI think it's saying iPad Air 2027. OLED MacBook Air looks like 2028 from the roadmap screenshot.
It's probably end of 2027 or beginning 2028. I wonder which one makes more sense.
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#7
piloponth
This is one of the biggest design fails of Apple - they introduced an extra wide notch, but was unable to add any other instruments to it for 4 generations!
I mean, WTF? What is the point of having 4cm of bullshit blackout in the middle of the screen, when you don't add any functionality it should occupy?!?
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#8
Caring1
Optional Oled screen only $2500 more, Apple probably.
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