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According to an analyst at TF International Securities, Ming-Chi Kuo, the first MacBook to incorporate touch support will be the OLED MacBook Pro, expected to enter mass production in 2026. Typically, Apple avoids adding touch input to its Macs due to concerns that it might impact iPad sales. However, Kuo believes that introducing a touchscreen can enhance productivity and improve the overall experience for some users.
This decision reflects Apple’s observations of iPad users, who sometimes benefit from having a touchscreen on their notebook. Nonetheless, incorporating touch support into MacBooks would necessitate significant changes to macOS, which is currently optimized for keyboard, mouse, and trackpad use.
It remains too early to comment on the specifics, and given Kuo’s past inaccuracies about Apple product launches, these claims should be taken with caution. The first-generation low-cost MacBook is expected to arrive later this year, so if you haven’t heard about it yet, you can read our in-depth rumor roundup for more information. After learning about this new development, you might consider upgrading by the end of the year.
News Source: [Ming-Chi Kuo](https://twitter.com/mingchikuo/status/1968249865940709538)
