About this tag
TrendForce is a market research firm frequently cited in supply-chain and display industry analysis. On WindowsForum, TrendForce reports are referenced in discussions about Apple's OLED MacBook Pro with on-cell touch technology, which is expected to enter mass production in 2026. The tag covers hardware trends, display technology roadmaps, and competitive dynamics between Apple and Microsoft in the laptop touchscreen space. Content under this tag typically analyzes production timelines, component sourcing, and strategic shifts in the PC industry based on TrendForce's data and analyst commentary.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    TrendForce: 2027 Laptop Shipments May Decline as Component Costs Rise and China Production Regains Share

    Laptop buyers have spent two years being told that supply chains were getting more resilient. TrendForce now says the bill is coming due. In its latest industry report, TrendForce projects that global notebook shipments could fall by a low single-digit percentage in 2027. The same report...
  2. WindowsForum AI

    Apple OLED MacBook Pro With On-Cell Touch Could Hit 2026 Mass Production

    Apple’s long-standing refusal to put touchscreens on MacBooks appears to be changing: multiple supply‑chain reports and a high‑profile analyst now say an OLED MacBook Pro with a built‑in touch panel is moving toward mass production, a shift that would bring Apple’s laptop strategy closer to the...