Will Apple's overhauled MacBook Pro finally offer 5G cellular support?
Key Points:
- Apple is set to revamp the MacBook Pro for the first time since 2021, introducing features like OLED displays, touch support, and a lighter design at its October 28 event in Los Angeles.
- The event, dubbed ‘Pro and tell,’ will showcase the OLED MacBook Pro, OLED iPad mini, a refreshed iMac, and a 14-inch base MacBook Pro, both featuring the new M6 chip, with no live stream planned.
- Rumors suggest the possibility of cellular support in the new MacBook Pros, potentially using the C2 modem from the iPhone 18 Pro, although it remains unconfirmed if this feature will be included in the upcoming models.
- Previous reports indicated Apple’s exploration of cellular MacBooks as early as 2026, with testing involving M5 Pro chips and Apple’s C1 modem, but no definitive leaks have confirmed or denied cellular capability for this release.
- A selection of recommended Apple accessories includes the Anker Ultra-Slim MagSafe Battery Pack, AirPods Pro 3, Anker Nano 45W Fast Charger, Logitech MX Master 4 Mouse, and Belkin MagSafe 3-in-1 Charging Stand.