MacBook Ultra is coming: Six new features launching this fall

Key Points:

• Apple is rumored to launch a new MacBook Ultra this fall, featuring a completely redesigned, thinner, and lighter body compared to the current MacBook Pro, potentially attracting Pro users with a balance between portability and functionality.
• The MacBook Ultra is expected to debut the new M6 chip family, built on a 2nm process, with M6 Pro and M6 Max likely available and possibly a standard M6 chip option.
• For the first time on a Mac, the MacBook Ultra will include a touchscreen as a secondary input method, supported by macOS Golden Gate optimizations for touch-friendly controls.
• The device is set to feature the first OLED display on a Mac, promising improved contrast, truer blacks, better off-angle viewing, and potentially enhanced battery life.
• The MacBook Ultra will replace the notch with a hole-punch camera and introduce the Dynamic Island software feature, similar to the iPhone, which will also serve as a hub for Siri AI and other utilities.
• There is speculation about a possible cellular connectivity option with Apple’s upcoming C2 modem, though cellular Macs are unlikely before 2026.