Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook Pro could go on sale on Friday, November 6, following an expected announcement later this month. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is preparing a major retail store refresh that could coincide with the arrival of its redesigned OLED MacBook Pro models.
Speaking on his latest Power On podcast, Gurman said Apple Stores have a major floor reset scheduled overnight between November 5 and November 6, suggesting the company is preparing to display and sell new hardware.
Apple Could Announce Touchscreen MacBook Pro on October 27
As we previously covered, Apple is reportedly planning a second hardware announcement on October 27 or 28, with a creator-focused media gathering in Los Angeles.
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The expected launch schedule looks like this:
| Date | Expected Activity |
|---|---|
| October 27 or 28 | New MacBook Pro announcement |
| November 5 | Apple Store floor reset begins |
| November 6 | Potential retail availability |
According to the latest report, Apple could introduce several products during the announcement, including an OLED iPad mini, an M6 iMac, and an entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by the M6 chip.
What to Expect From Apple’s First Touchscreen MacBook Pro
The redesigned MacBook Pro is expected to bring several hardware improvements:
- OLED touchscreen: Available in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes, offering deeper blacks and direct touch interaction.
- Dynamic Island: A smaller camera cutout replacing the traditional display notch.
- Lighter design: A redesigned chassis with reduced weight.
- M5 Pro and M5 Max: Existing Apple silicon powering the premium OLED models.
Apple is also reportedly testing the laptops with macOS 27.2, suggesting the upcoming software update will support the new touch interface.
The OLED models could sit above Apple’s existing mini-LED MacBook Pro lineup as premium options, although pricing remains unknown.
Apple has yet to confirm the November 6 release date or final specifications, but the reported retail preparations suggest an announcement is approaching.
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