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Apple to Redesign MacBook for Late 2026 Amid Chip Shortage

7/25/2026

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Apple plans a MacBook redesign for late 2026–early 2027, likely the later date because of the global memory chip shortage.
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says mass production could begin by late 2026.
macOS 27 Golden Gate hints at a touchscreen MacBook via Sidecar touch, a Siri “Search or Ask” interface, and use of silicon on sale for the MacBook Ultra, with pricing above the line that starts at $1,999 for the 14-inch model.

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Story summary

Apple plans a MacBook redesign for late 2026–early 2027, likely the later date because of the global memory chip shortage.
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says mass production could begin by late 2026.
macOS 27 Golden Gate hints at a touchscreen MacBook via Sidecar touch, a Siri “Search or Ask” interface, and use of silicon on sale for the MacBook Ultra, with pricing above the line that starts at $1,999 for the 14-inch model.