Apple’s rumored MacBook Ultra could arrive as soon as late October, with the company reportedly testing the redesigned MacBook Pro models on macOS 27.1 ahead of a possible fall launch.
The new laptops are expected to bring some of the biggest MacBook changes in years, including OLED displays, touchscreen support and a redesigned display area.
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Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is developing new high-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook models under the internal identifiers K114 and K116, with a release currently planned between the end of 2026 and early 2027.
Apple is also testing these machines with macOS 27.1, which is expected to reach users near the end of October. Since Apple has previously introduced new Macs around that time of year, the software testing schedule points toward late October as a possible MacBook Ultra release window.
MacBook Ultra could still slip into early 2027
The biggest uncertainty remains Apple’s supply situation, particularly ongoing memory shortages that have already affected shipping times for products including the Mac mini, Mac Studio and MacBook Air.
If Apple cannot secure enough components for a major MacBook launch, the company could move the release into early 2027 instead of introducing the new models this fall.
The rumored MacBook Ultra is expected to feature OLED display technology, touchscreen support and a new design that could include a Dynamic Island-style cutout. Apple has not confirmed the MacBook Ultra name or announced a release date, but current internal testing suggests development remains focused on a late-2026 launch.
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