Apple sets October Pro and Tell special event in Los Angeles: What we know so far

Apple has announced a special event in Los Angeles on October 28th at 10 a.m. PT, where it is expected to unveil its first-ever touchscreen and OLED MacBook Pro devices. The event, tentatively titled "Pro and Tell," is not listed on Apple's official events page but is likely to be livestreamed.

Since the appointment of new CEO John Ternus on September 1st, the company has been actively releasing new products. Following the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo launch event in September, Apple hosted a "Welcome Home" event in early October to introduce the Apple HomeView smart display and a range of new smart home products.

The new MacBook Pro is typically released during this period, but rumors suggest that Apple is also developing an update to the iPad Mini, which could feature an OLED display. Bloomberg editor Mark Gurman, a reliable source for Apple hardware news, has reported that the new iPad Mini could come with a price tag of $799, marking a $200 increase from its predecessor.

Given the global memory crisis, these new devices could be quite pricey. According to Gurman, the M5 MacBook Pro has already been updated to cost $1,999. With the upcoming touchscreen and OLED MacBook Pro featuring a new chip, it is likely that the price will be even higher. The Pro and Tell event on October 28th will provide more details on these anticipated developments.