Apple is preparing to launch its first Mac computer with a touchscreen display, marking a major shift away from a long-standing design philosophy established under co-founder Steve Jobs, well-known Apple tipster Mark Gurman reported on Thursday. Shares of Apple pared earlier losses following the news.

According to people familiar with the matter, the tech giant plans to unveil the new touchscreen-enabled MacBook Pro as early as late 2026 or early 2027. Internally codenamed K114 and K116, the upcoming models will feature a thinner design and run on Apple’s next-generation M6 chip.

The move signals Apple’s long-awaited embrace of a trend the broader PC industry adopted more than a decade ago. Insiders said Apple has spent years refining its approach, aiming to deliver a touchscreen experience that “surpasses existing designs.”