Trending Now - New Apple Devices Launch, OLED Macbook Air Delayed
WHO:
Apple Inc.
Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple supply chain analyst
WHAT:
The next-generation MacBook Pro is expected to feature M6 Pro and M6 Max chips manufactured with TSMC's 2nm process.
The model with an OLED display might be a so-called "MacBook Ultra" positioned above the MacBook Pro in the lineup.
The MacBook Neo features a 13-inch Liquid Retina display and is available in four colors: blush, indigo, silver, and citrus.
The iPhone 17e features the latest-generation A19 chip and starts with 256GB of storage, double the entry storage from the previous generation.
The iPhone 17e is available in three colors: black, white, and a new soft pink.
The new MacBook Air is available in 13-inch and 15-inch models and comes in sky blue, midnight, starlight, and silver.
The new Studio Display XDR features a 120Hz refresh rate and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity.
The MacBook Pro will receive a "major upgrade" with an OLED display.
The new MacBook Pro is expected to be released between late 2026 and early 2027.
The MacBook Neo is available starting at $599.
The iPhone 17e starts at $599 and features a 48MP Fusion camera and a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display.
The new MacBook Air features the M5 chip and starts with 512GB of storage.
The new MacBook Pro features M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, with storage options starting at 1TB for M5 Pro and 2TB for M5 Max.
The iPad Air is powered by the M4 chip and is available in two sizes.
The Studio Display XDR features a 27-inch 5K Retina XDR display with 2000 nits of peak HDR brightness.
WHERE:
Available at Apple Store locations and on the Apple Store online.
WHEN:
The MacBook Air with an OLED display is not expected until at least 2028 or 2029.
The MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, iPad Air with M4, MacBook Air with M5, and MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max became available on March 11th, 2026.
The last MacBook Pro redesign occurred in 2021.
WHY:
The upgrade to OLED displays is expected to provide better image quality, including more vivid colors and higher contrast ratios.
HOW:
The new MacBook Pro will feature a thinner design, a touch screen, a Dynamic Island, and chips manufactured with TSMC's 2nm process.
The MacBook Neo is designed to handle daily tasks silently with a fanless design and includes a 1080p FaceTime HD camera and dual mics.
(UPDATED March 12, 2026 13:21 UTC)
Today, Apple announced exciting updates to its product lineup, including the next-generation MacBook Pro featuring M6 Pro and M6 Max chips, as well as a new model called the MacBook Neo with a 13-inch Liquid Retina display available in four vibrant colors. The iPhone 17e is also making waves with its latest-generation A19 chip and a starting storage of 256GB, which is double that of its predecessor, and it comes in three sleek colors: black, white, and a new soft pink. While the new MacBook Air will be available in both 13-inch and 15-inch models, the highly anticipated OLED display version is not expected to hit the market until at least 2028 or 2029.
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(UPDATED March 12, 2026 01:29 UTC)
Apple has announced a major upgrade for the MacBook Pro, which will feature an OLED display and is expected to be released between late 2026 and early 2027. The new MacBook lineup, including the MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, iPad Air, and MacBook Air, became available on March 11, 2026, with prices starting at $599 for the Neo and iPhone 17e. The upgraded MacBook Pro will boast a thinner design, a touch screen, and advanced M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, promising enhanced image quality and performance.