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Apple plans major redesign for entry‑level MacBook Pro in 2027

Apple plans major redesign for entry‑level MacBook Pro in 2027
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Bloomberg reports that Apple is preparing a redesigned entry‑level 14‑inch MacBook Pro for early 2027, marking the first major chassis refresh since the M1‑generation laptops launched in 2021. The new model, code‑named K104, is expected to adopt design elements from the upcoming high‑end MacBook Pro line, including touch‑sensitive OLED panels and possibly a punch‑hole camera replacing the current notch. Apple will still release an interim 14‑inch MacBook Pro in late 2026 (J804), which keeps the existing design but upgrades to the M6 chip. After five years of the same chassis, Apple appears ready for a broader redesign across both Pro tiers, signaling a new hardware era under incoming CEO John Ternus. The shift also matters because Apple reused the Pro design language for the MacBook Air, making the refresh a significant aesthetic reset for the entire Mac lineup.

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