Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said today that the new MacBook Pro models with OLED displays will be “significantly lighter” than existing MacBook Pro models. “Apple has redesigned the inside of the machine, miniaturizing parts and rearranging components to make the computer much easier to transport,” it said in its Power On newsletter. Currently, the MacBook Pro weighs up to 4.7 pounds, while the MacBook Air weighs up to 3.3 pounds and the MacBook Neo weighs 2.7 pounds. With this newly reported detail, the new models are now rumored to have six new features: OLED display Touchscreen capabilities Dynamic island instead of a notch M5 Pro and M5 Max chips Thinner design “Significantly lighter” design Thinner and lighter go hand in hand. Apple plans to launch MacBook Pro models with OLED displays in October or November of this year, according to Gurman. In its newsletter it reiterated that Apple is testing laptops with macOS 27.2, which is currently in beta. The OLED models are expected to be higher-priced, high-end models that sit above the existing MacBook Pro models in Apple’s lineup. Popular Stories Apple’s smart home hub to feature iMac G4-style design Apple’s long-rumored smart home hub will feature an iMac G4-style design and a host of unique features, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports. The smart home hub is said to feature a 6-inch square display, with variants that can sit on a countertop or be mounted on a wall. It features a single FaceTime camera on the front, with microphones and speakers in its connected base. Gurman described… Three new Apple smart home products arriving on October 13 Apple plans to unveil a series of new smart home products on Tuesday, October 13, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Apple reportedly plans to unveil its long-awaited smart home hub device, a new HomePod mini, and a new Apple TV on the date. The new HomePod mini and Apple TV will maintain their existing designs, but tout faster chips to support Siri AI. The new HomePod mini will be…MacBook Pro with OLED touchscreen with macOS 27.1 inside AppleApple’s rumored 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with OLED touchscreen displays are currently being tested with macOS 27.1, scheduled for release in late October, according to the latest from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. While it previously said these high-end MacBook Pro models would launch in late 2026 or early 2027, Gurman’s latest report today has…
