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.
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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.
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