A supply chain report on Samsung Display confirms expectations that the first OLED MacBook Pro models will launch in 2026. It says that the company is current working on the first samples of the displays, and expects to be in full production in 2026.The report also suggests that well have to wait even longer than expected for the first MacBook Air models with OLED screens OLED MacBook Pro launchCurrent MacBook Pro screens are IPS LCD with mini-LED backlighting an older display technology given a refresh by more precisely-controllable backlights.There had initially been some disagreement between Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and display analyst Ross Young on when we could expect MacBook Pro screens to switch to OLED. Kuo suggested 2025, while Young said 2026. Last year, however, Kuo deferred to Ross, agreeing that 2026 was the date.A supply-chain report in TheElec provides sufficient detail to essentially confirm this. It says that Samsung Display is currently working on sample OLED panels for the MacBook Pro, and will enter full production next year, with Apple as the primary customer.Samsung Display IT 8th generation organic light-emitting diode (OLED) line (A6) will be completed in the first half of the year. The first depositioner (unione 1) is expected to be OLED for Apples MacBook Pro []Using the first plant, it plans to make a panel for Apple OLED MacBook Pro, which is expected to be released in 2026 [] OLED MacBook Pro shipment forecast is 3 million to 5 million units per year.Were expecting a total redesign of the MacBook Pro as part of its switch to OLED, with the notch replaced by a punch-hole for the webcam and a thinner and lighter form factor.OLED MacBook Air postponed to 2029 or laterEarly reports indicated that Apple was planning to transition the MacBook Air to OLED in 2027, with subsequent ones suggesting this had been pushed back to 2028.However, todays report is even more pessimistic, saying that Apple has pushed back the date to after 2029. Machine translation is often flakey with it comes to these things, so its likely this refers to no earlier than 2029.Even when it does arrive, were expecting the MacBook Air to get an older and less sophisticated OLED panel than the MacBook Pro. The OLED MacBook Air is also expected to get a standard single-stack display, rather than the more sophisticated Two-Stack Tandem displayswe reported on for the MacBook Pro.Single-stack displays have one red, green and blue layer, while two-stack tandem OLED has a second RGB layer. Two layers stacked in tandem increases the brightness of the screen, while also increasing longevity.Photo byJn VlauhaonUnsplashAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel