Next year, the Mac could finally get two features I’ve long wished for

For over a decade now, the iPad Pro has been my computer of choice over the Mac. But there are two Mac upgrades rumored for 2026 that could go a long way toward changing that: cellular and touch support.

#1: Cellular connectivity

This year, Apple took a major step toward fully controlling the cellular technology in its devices. The C1 modem launched in iPhone 16e, followed by C1X in the iPhone Air.

But next year, rumors indicate an upgraded C2 modem is coming—and it…