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We’re just two months away from the first touchscreen MacBook: Here's what to expect
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple is set to release its first touchscreen MacBook, likely called the MacBook Ultra, alongside a redesigned MacBook Pro as early as October, ending over a decade without touch displays on Mac notebooks.
- The new MacBook Pro will feature a Tandem OLED display similar to the iPad Pro, offering superior color, contrast, and brightness, as well as a smaller Dynamic Island but without Face ID support.
- Software enhancements in macOS 27 will optimize touch interactions with menus that adapt around the user's finger and enlarge controls for easier selection.
- The redesigned MacBook Pro will use M5 Pro and M5 Max chips instead of the anticipated M6 series, with a thinner and lighter chassis rumored, while a base model with M7 chips is expected in spring.
- Pricing is expected to start at around $2499 for the 14-inch model and $2999 for the 16-inch, reflecting recent Apple price increases, with debate ongoing about purchasing at launch or waiting for a cheaper base model.
