Apple was known to be redesigning its OLED MacBook Pro. Bloomberg now reports the entry-level 14-inch model is also getting a fresh look.
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Apple has a new MacBook Pro lined up for launch early next year, according to Bloomberg. The company will introduce a 14-inch laptop in the first half of 2027.
The biggest surprise, however, will be a brand-new design language. The outlet describes it as “a revamped entry-level MacBook Pro, code-named K104.”
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What’s actually been reported?
The most significant detail is that this lower-tier model is set to borrow design elements from the higher-end MacBook Pro refresh, the lineup known to be in development, with touch-sensitive OLED screens and a new design language.
The presumed inclusion of a punch-hole camera replacing the existing display notch would align the MacBook Pro family with the iPhone’s current look.
It’s worth noting that Apple has already finished work on a separate interim 14-inch MacBook Pro (codename J804) for later in 2026, which keeps the current design and swaps in a new M6 chip. K104 is the redesign that follows it.
The entry-level MacBook Pro plan: current design with M6 this year (J804) and new design with M7 next year (K104). https://t.co/a0QiP6r80z
— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) July 1, 2026
To recall, Apple has not changed the fundamental design of its Pro laptops ever since it introduced the M1 series of MacBook Pro.
These laptops were pretty well received. From an aesthetic perspective, Apple introduced the display notch, an improved sound system, a sharper webcam, a better selection of ports, and a brighter, more color-accurate mini-LED display.
The new look was introduced all the way back in the fall season of 2021, and Apple has continued to use the exact same chassis for at least five subsequent product generations. But nearly half a decade later, the design has become quite stale.
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Why does this matter beyond a fresh coat of paint?
Apple also adopted the fundamental design language for its MacBook Air lineup, starting with the M2-generation laptops.
It appears that Apple is finally ready to let go and make a fresh start with its flagship laptop line, as it enters a new leadership era under hardware veteran John Ternus, who is taking over as the company’s CEO.
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| # | Наименование новости | Тональность | Информативность | Дата публикации |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apple’s M6 chip isn’t even here yet, but you’ll see M7 Macs early in 2027 | 0 | 5 | 01-07-2026 |
| 2 | After iPad Pro and MacBook Pro, the iMac could be the next in line for an OLED screen upgrade | 0 | 5 | 29-06-2026 |
| 3 | Bloomberg: MacBook Pro с процессором M7 появится уже весной 2027 года | 0 | 5 | 02-07-2026 |
| 4 | MacBook Pro mit M7 soll schon im Frühjahr 2027 kommen | 0 | 5 | 02-07-2026 |
| 5 | Apple готовит к выпуску пять новых моделей iPhone и делает ставку на складные смартфоны | 0 | 7 | 02-07-2026 |
| 6 | Apple’s next Mac Studio could get a new M5 Ultra chip and a cooler upgrade | 0 | 5 | 28-06-2026 |
| 7 | Apple планирует выпуск около 20 новых устройств до конца 2027 года | 0 | 7 | 22-06-2026 |
| 8 | Apple will skip M6 Pro and Max chips, fast-track M7 — here’s why | 0 | 5 | 25-06-2026 |
| 9 | Apple bets its 2026 lineup on just two display makers | 0 | 5 | 24-06-2026 |
| 10 | Apple will günstiges MacBook für rund 650 Euro auf den Markt bringen | 0 | 5 | 13-08-2025 |