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  "id": 13116776,
  "title": "Apple's touchscreen MacBook could arrive later this month",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/apples-touchscreen-macbook-could-arrive-later-this-month",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-09T12:49:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechSpot",
    "slug": "techspot",
    "url": "https://www.techspot.com/news/114148-apple-touchscreen-macbook-could-arrive-later-month.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple is poised to unveil a touchscreen-equipped MacBook later this month, potentially marking its fourth hardware launch of the fall. Although Apple has historically shunned laptops with touchscreens, recent reports suggest the long-awaited device could debut near the end of October. Sources indicate that Apple will also introduce a refreshed HomeKit during the same event, as well as an upgraded iPad mini featuring an OLED panel. Additionally, updates to the iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 processors could be announced.",
  "summary": "Sources have told Bloomberg's Mark Gurman that Apple is planning an event near the end of October to mark what would be its fourth hardware launch of the fall. The star would be the long-rumored touchscreen-equipped MacBook, but other devices are also expected to appear. Read Entire Article",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu - Sci-Tech",
        "title": "Apple teases a new ‘Welcome home’ event on October 13",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/apple-teases-a-new-welcome-home-event-on-october-13",
        "published": "2026-10-09T05:43:36.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "Apple to launch touchscreen MacBook and iPad mini in October",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/apple-to-launch-touchscreen-macbook-and-ipad-mini-in-october",
        "published": "2026-10-09T08:34:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "AppleInsider",
        "title": "October Apple announcements & more Home Hub leaks on the AppleInsider Podcast",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/october-apple-announcements-more-home-hub-leaks-on-the-appleinsider",
        "published": "2026-10-09T12:50:29.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/deals-airpods-max-2-120-off-mac-mini-macbook-air-magic-mouse-25-off",
        "published": "2026-10-09T15:35:33.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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