Rumor: Apple to Release MacBook with Touchscreen
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Tech giant Apple is reportedly developing a MacBook with a touchscreen, potentially as part of its "Ultra" line.
- A tipster claimed with certainty that the MacBook screen will support touch input, though the source and launch timeline remain undisclosed.
- Rumors of a touchscreen MacBook have circulated for years, with this development potentially marking a significant shift for Apple's laptop lineup.
Apple appears poised to launch a MacBook featuring a touchscreen, according to leaks from global tipsters. The technology giant from Cupertino, California, is reportedly already in the development phase for such a device, with speculation suggesting it could be part of the "Ultra" version.
One tipster, Instant Digital, stated with 100% certainty on their Weibo account that the MacBook screen will support touch functionality. However, this tipster did not reveal the source of their information or provide a launch schedule for the rumored device.
Rumors about a touchscreen MacBook have been circulating for several years, but Apple has yet to officially confirm or provide details about such a product. The Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026 also did not feature any discussion about a touchscreen MacBook.
The potential introduction of a touchscreen could represent one of the most significant changes to Apple's laptop lineup in recent years. If equipped with an OLED panel, as some speculate, the device's display and menu visuals would offer a highly engaging user experience.
Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.