We’ve had touchscreen laptops for years. Can Apple make them better?
A fridge is about to be merged with a toaster. Dogs and cats are soon to be living together. But it's not mass hysteria; Apple is expected to finally announce a touchscreen MacBook tomorrow at its "Pro and Tell" event. A laptop with a touchscreen should be no big deal - we've had them for […]
In the aftermath of a long-standing ban on touchscreen laptops, Apple is set to announce a touchscreen MacBook Pro at its upcoming "Pro and Tell" event. The company's previous attempts at integrating touchscreens have been met with criticism, with Steve Jobs dismissing them as "ergonomically terrible" in 2010 and Tim Cook likening them to combining kitchen appliances in 2012.
However, rumors suggest that the new touchscreen MacBook Pro could feature an OLED display, a Dynamic Island cutout for the webcam, and a thinner and lighter chassis design. Rumors also indicate that it will be powered by the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips and come in 14- and 16-inch sizes. While the addition of a touchscreen could offer new possibilities for direct interaction and stylus use, the potential impact on performance and quality of life remains a concern.
Whether Apple will introduce a touchscreen MacBook Pro with a clamshell or convertible design, and whether it will support Apple Pencil and magnetic charging, remains to be seen. The company is also expected to release a revised macOS 27 Golden Gate with touch-friendly enhancements specifically for this new MacBook.
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