Apple brings touch to the Mac, reversing years-old stance on touchscreen laptop
Apple announces a new touchscreen laptop, the company's third major launch under new CEO John Ternus.
Apple has introduced the Dynamic Island to Mac computers for the first time with their new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. This feature combines Live Activities, Spotlight, and Siri AI into an interactive area of the display. Originally launched on the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max in September 2022, the Dynamic Island replaced the notch with a smaller TrueDepth camera cutout that adapts to show alerts, ongoing activities, and controls.
On the Mac, the dynamic interface allows users to manage various tasks without leaving their current apps. For instance, they can answer phone calls, adjust music playback, and accept AirDrop requests. The island also functions as a hub for Spotlight and Siri AI, enabling users to perform actions like pausing a song with a simple tap on the touchscreen. Unlike the iPhone model, the Mac version retains Touch ID for authentication and includes a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera.
The new MacBook Pro models became available for pre-order on October 28 and will launch on November 6. Pricing starts at $2,899 for the 14-inch model and $3,399 for the 16-inch model.
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