Apple to unveil touchscreen MacBook Pro on Oct 28
Apple will launch a new MacBook Pro with OLED screen and Dynamic Island at its Oct 28 event.
Key facts
- Apple announced a product launch on Oct 28 in Los Angeles, according to CNBC.
- The event is expected to reveal a new MacBook Pro with an OLED touchscreen, lighter design, and Dynamic Island, per The Verge.
- Apple also plans to unveil a 14‑inch MacBook Pro and a new iMac with the M6 chip, according to The Verge.
- Ben Reitzes of Melius Research predicts a touchscreen notebook will be introduced, noting a shift from two events a year, per CNBC.
- Apple historically dismissed touchscreen laptops, citing ergonomics fatigue, as stated by Craig Federighi in 2018, per CNBC.
Apple announced a product launch event for Oct 28 in Los Angeles, sending invitations to media and analysts, according to CNBC.
The event will be held at 1PM ET and is expected to showcase new Macs and a refreshed iPad Mini, according to The Verge.
A key highlight is a new MacBook Pro with an OLED touchscreen, lighter weight, and an iPhone‑like Dynamic Island, per The Verge.
Apple also plans to reveal a 14‑inch MacBook Pro and a new iMac powered by the M6 chip, according to The Verge.
Ben Reitzes of Melius Research said the launch marks a shift from two events a year and expects a touchscreen notebook, per CNBC.
Apple has historically dismissed touchscreen laptops, citing ergonomics fatigue, as stated by Craig Federighi in 2018, per CNBC.
Context
Apple refreshed its Mac Mini and Mac Studio in August and its MacBook Pro in spring, according to CNBC. Apple also partnered with Meta to bring a large open‑weight model to high‑end Mac Studios, per CNBC. These updates precede the Oct 28 launch.
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