macOS 27.2 Further Hints at MacBook With Touch-Enabled OLED Display
The latest macOS 27.2 beta released this week further hints at the long-rumored MacBook with a touchscreen, which is expected to be unveiled by next month. Specifically, when you click and hold on an app icon in the Dock on the third developer beta of macOS 27.2, the icon gets a little bit larger. A similar animation occurs when you long press on an iOS or iPadOS app, so the fact that the…
The latest macOS 27.2 beta, released this week, provides further indications of an anticipated MacBook with a touchscreen display, which is expected to be unveiled within the next month. When clicking and holding on an app icon in the Dock during the third developer beta of macOS 27.2, the icon enlarges slightly. A comparable animation occurs when long-pressing on an iOS or iPadOS app, so this extended animation to macOS could be an additional subtle hint that a touch-enabled MacBook is forthcoming. Videos shared by @madeby_ldt and @craigapplecom showcase the new animation in action.
macOS 27.2 beta 3 introduces this new long-press animation for Dock icons, hinting at the impending launch of a MacBook Pro with touch capabilities. Other touch gestures have also been added to the beta, suggesting Apple's commitment to the development of the first touch-enabled Macs. According to reports, Apple plans to release higher-end, higher-priced 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro or MacBook Ultra models featuring touchscreens in October or November.
These Macs are expected to boast an OLED display, M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, a thinner and lighter design, a Dynamic Island, and potentially Apple's C1X or C2 modem for built-in cellular connectivity.
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