Fresh leaks suggest Apple may finally bring touchscreens to the MacBook Pro with the M6 chip, refine the design of the upcoming iPhone 18 lineup, and debut powerful new silicon in 2026, including the A20 chip and in-house C2 modem.
Touchscreen Coming to the M6 MacBook Pro
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that Apple’s upcoming MacBook Pro with the M6 chip will be the first Mac ever to support touch input. The new OLED-model, which is expected to enter mass production in late 2026, will use on-cell touch technology. Alongside this, the device is anticipated to feature a hardware redesign and possibly 5G connectivity.
Commentary: This is a long-time coming. While touch on a Mac might not be a game-changer for every user, it could make the Mac a more appealing option for iPhone users thinking of switching from PCs or Chromebooks. Without touch, Macs risk looking less modern compared to the competition.
Design Changes for iPhone 18 / iPhone 18 Pro
Two main design rumors are circulating this week:
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Smaller Dynamic Island
Contrary to expectations that some iPhone 18 models might adopt a hole-punch camera cutout, a leaker known as Instant Digital claims Apple plans only to slim down the existing Dynamic Island, making it slightly narrower. -
Transparent Glass Cut-outs
According to Digital Chat Station, the iPhone 18 Pro is being tested with glass cut-out sections that look more “transparent” than in previous models.
Commentary: I’m still holding out hope that some Pro models will get a full hole-punch design—it would be a big visual shift. Even so, there’s time for Apple to adjust plans, so these rumors could evolve. As for glass cut-outs: the current design (as in iPhone 17 Pro) is bold but divisive. If Apple can find a way to make the glass integrate more seamlessly with the metal frame, that would be an improvement.
Next-Gen Chips: A20 and C2 Modem for 2026
Looking ahead to the next iPhone lineup (including a potential foldable), Apple is expected to introduce:
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A20 chip built with TSMC’s advanced 2-nanometer process and using WMCM advanced packaging. This should give more substantial gains over current chips.
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C2 modem in flagship iPhone 18 models, replacing Qualcomm’s 5G modem (used in recent models) and promising better performance.
Commentary: Apple’s silicon work has consistently impressed, and the A20 + C2 could deliver benefits in power, efficiency—or both. It’s a good sign for future iPhones.