Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro pairs touch input with its traditional laptop design
Apple is expected to unveil its first touchscreen MacBook Pro at its 28 October event, according to Macworld and The Mac Observer. Bloomberg reporting cited by both outlets says executives supported adding touch as customer expectations shifted, while Apple’s industrial design team objected; the reported compromise keeps the keyboard-and-trackpad experience and adds touch as another input.
Bottom line — The reported redesign brings touch to Apple’s premium laptops while keeping the familiar Mac layout.
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Macworld says the touchscreen models are expected to come in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes with OLED displays.
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Macworld reports the redesigned models are expected to use M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, rather than the previously rumoured M6 Pro and M6 Max.
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The Mac Observer says Apple is adapting macOS controls for touch rather than replacing its desktop interface.
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Macworld reports the redesign is expected to reduce weight, though not necessarily make the laptops significantly thinner.
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Macworld says pricing and availability remain unclear; Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reportedly expects shipping to begin on 6 November.