Apple’s next-gen MacBook Pro could finally lose its horrid notch

Apple’s notched 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models
Apple’s upcoming MacBook Pro refresh may eliminate the awful notch, marking the company’s most significant laptop update in five years.
Lillian Chen and Emily Kuo for DIGITIMES Asia:
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As Samsung Display (SDC) secures its first-ever OLED panel order for Apple’s MacBook, Chinese panel maker Beijing Oriental Electronics (BOE) is positioning itself to target any supply gaps, pushing to become a supplier for OLED panels used in iPads. If successful, this could threaten South Korea’s dominance in OLED technology.
Market research firm Omdia reports that Apple will switch from LCD TFT panels to OLED panels for its MacBook Pro lineup starting in 2026. Lina Lin, senior analyst for display at Omdia, stated that SDC will likely enter Apple’s supply chain for OLED panels for future MacBook Pro models. Due to this switch, Apple is reportedly planning to switch from a notch to a pill-shaped cutout for future MacBook Pro models.

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MacDailyNews Take: The notch was always bad design; an inelegant kludge. The Dynamic Island and pill-shaped cutout on iPhone helped immensely. Time for MacBook Pro to finally join the party!
Beloved interns, please now perform your most sacred duty and TTK! Prost, everyone!