Apple introduces first touchscreen MacBook Pro at higher prices
Key Points:
- Apple unveiled its first touchscreen MacBook Pro, available in 14-inch and 16-inch models with starting prices of $2,899 and $3,399 respectively, marking a significant design shift from previous non-touchscreen laptops.
- The new MacBook Pros feature OLED displays for improved brightness, contrast, and color accuracy, and include the Dynamic Island feature for notifications, previously seen on iPhones.
- Higher-end models with the M5 Max processor start at $4,499 for the 14-inch and $4,799 for the 16-inch, reflecting upgraded hardware and features compared to earlier versions.
- Despite the addition of touchscreen functionality, the laptops retain traditional keyboards and trackpads, allowing users to interact via touch for scrolling, zooming, and navigation.
- Preorders begin on October 28, with availability set for November 6; a more affordable 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M6 processor but without touchscreen or OLED display is also offered starting at $1,999.