Apple launches touchscreen MacBook Pro starting at $2,899, reversing years of resistance
Apple launched its first touchscreen MacBook Pro, starting at $2,899 for the 14-inch model and $3,399 for the 16-inch, reversing years of resistance to touch-enabled laptops. The device features a PROLED XDR Display, M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, up to 128GB of unified memory and up to 16TB of storage, plus a hinge designed to stabilize the screen when touched. The launch follows Apple's refresh of the iMac and entry-level MacBook Pro with the M6 chip, which Apple is pitching on faster on-device AI performance.
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Apple launches touchscreen MacBook Pro starting at $2,899
Apple launched a MacBook Pro with a touchscreen starting at $2,899, reversing years of resistance to touch-enabled laptops. The new model, offered in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes, features a PROLED XDR Display with 2000 nits peak HDR and SDR brightness and a 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio. It runs on M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, supports up to 128GB of unified memory and up to 16TB of storage, and includes a hinge designed to stabilize the screen when touched. The 14-inch version starts at $2,899 and the 16-inch at $3,399. The screen uses a Dynamic Island-style cutout instead of the notch found on most current MacBooks. The launch is one of two marquee product releases for new CEO John Turnus, following the September introduction of Apple's first foldable, the iPhone Duo, and comes a day after a new standard MacBook Pro with the M6 chip was unveiled starting at $1,999.
Read sourceApple Expected to Unveil First Touchscreen MacBook Pro and M6 Chip Refresh
A Google News aggregation of Apple-related headlines indicates the company is expected to introduce its first touchscreen laptops amid a broader product blitz. MacRumors reports that the touchscreen MacBook Pro's new hinge is linked to the iPhone Duo 2. Ars Technica reports Apple refreshed the iMac and entry-level MacBook Pro with the M6 chip. Reuters says Apple is expected to show its first touchscreen laptops. PCMag previews Apple's 'Pro and Tell' October 28 event, covering Macs and iPads revealed so far. Apple's own release announces a new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6. These items collectively point to a major Apple hardware refresh centered on M6 chips and a touchscreen MacBook Pro.
Read sourceApple expected to unveil touchscreen MacBook Pro and M6 iMac at 'Pro and Tell' event
Apple is holding a 'Pro and Tell' event where it is expected to announce its first touchscreen MacBook Pro, alongside refreshes to the iMac and entry-level MacBook Pro featuring the new M6 chip. According to Tom's Guide, the iPad mini 8 may also be announced. Reuters reports that Apple is expected to show its first touchscreen laptops amid a product blitz. Apple officially introduced a new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6, and Yahoo Finance notes the launch is ahead of a November release, with HSBC seeing strong iPhone demand and a potential AI-driven upgrade cycle.
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Apple Expected to Unveil Touchscreen MacBook Pro and M6 Chip Devices at Event
Apple is expected to announce a touchscreen MacBook Pro at its 'Pro and Tell' event, according to multiple reports aggregated by Google News. MacRumors previewed five features of the touchscreen MacBook Pro, while Tom's Guide reported live coverage noting the iPad mini 8 and iMac M6 were announced during the event. Ars Technica reported Apple refreshed the iMac and entry-level MacBook Pro with the M6 chip, and Apple's own newsroom announced a new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6. Yahoo Finance reported Apple unveiled the new MacBook Pro ahead of a November launch, citing HSBC's view of strong iPhone demand and a potential AI-driven upgrade cycle. The aggregated headlines indicate a broad hardware refresh spanning MacBook Pro, iMac, and iPad mini, with the touchscreen MacBook Pro as the headline item.
Read sourceLeaks and Reports Point to Touchscreen MacBook Pro and M6 Chip Refresh
A cluster of Google News headlines reports on Apple's MacBook Pro lineup. 9to5Mac cites a last-minute leak revealing new touchscreen MacBook Pro details including pricing and a new cooling system. Bloomberg frames the move as Apple betting that MacBook Pro buyers will pay more for touch screens. Ars Technica reports Apple refreshed the iMac and entry-level MacBook Pro with the M6 chip, while Apple's own release introduces the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6. The Verge asks whether Apple can improve on touchscreen laptops that have existed for years. The items are headlines only, with no full article text, so specific pricing, specifications, and launch dates are not independently confirmed here.
Apple launches M6 chip iMac and MacBook Pro, pitches faster on-device AI
Apple has refreshed its iMac and entry-level MacBook Pro with the new M6 chip, according to Ars Technica and an Apple announcement. Reuters reports that Apple is pitching the new M6 MacBook Pro and iMac on faster on-device AI performance. Separately, MacRumors reported that Apple was expected to announce a MacBook Pro with a touchscreen, and Bloomberg reported that Apple is betting MacBook Pro buyers will pay more for touch screens. The coverage centers on Apple's hardware refresh and its emphasis on on-device AI capabilities alongside display input changes.
Read sourceApple OLED Touchscreen MacBook Pro Reportedly Could Start at $2,899
A Google News aggregation of reports indicates Apple is preparing a MacBook Pro with an OLED touchscreen that could start at $2,899, according to MacRumors. Bloomberg reports that Apple is betting MacBook Pro buyers will pay more for touch screens. Separately, Apple announced a new 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M6 chip, and Ars Technica reports Apple refreshed the iMac and entry-level MacBook Pro with the M6 chip. Yahoo Finance coverage notes the MacBook Pro unveiling ahead of a November launch, citing HSBC's view of strong iPhone demand and a potential AI-driven upgrade cycle. The items mix product launch reporting with pricing speculation and analyst commentary, and the pricing figure remains attributed to reports rather than confirmed by Apple.
Read sourceApple Expected to Unveil M6 iMac, 14-Inch MacBook Pro and Touch MacBook at Fall Event
Apple is expected to announce new Mac hardware, including an iMac and a 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by the M6 chip, as soon as tomorrow, according to MacRumors. The announcements are tied to Apple's 'Pro and tell' event, which The Verge and CNET are previewing and covering. Bloomberg reports that Apple will unveil a touch-screen MacBook Pro after two decades of resisting touch input on the Mac. PCMag previews the broader fall 2026 Mac reveal, citing expectations of touch-screen MacBooks, additional M6 models, and other products. The coverage is largely based on expectations and forecasts rather than confirmed specifications, and details such as pricing, availability, and final configurations have not been disclosed in the source items.
Read sourceApple Teases More Product Launches This Week After New iPad Mini
Apple has hinted at additional product announcements this week following the launch of a new iPad mini, according to GSMArena. The Verge reports on what to expect from Apple's 'Pro and tell' event, while CNET summarizes everything announced so far. Bloomberg reports that Apple will unveil a touchscreen MacBook Pro after two decades of resistance to touchscreen laptops. Forbes analyzes how the touchscreen MacBook Pro puts Apple's marketing playbook to the test. These reports collectively indicate a busy week of hardware updates from Apple, including a significant shift toward touchscreen functionality in its MacBook Pro line.
Apple Expected to Unveil Touchscreen MacBook Pro at Wednesday Event
Multiple outlets report that Apple is expected to announce a new MacBook Pro featuring an OLED touchscreen at its 'Pro and tell' event on Wednesday, according to Bloomberg, The Verge, MacRumors, and Inc.com. Bloomberg frames the move as Apple unveiling a touch MacBook Pro after two decades of resistance, while Inc.com notes Apple spent 16 years calling touchscreen Macs a bad idea before this week's reversal. 9to5Mac separately raises the question of whether the overhauled MacBook Pro will finally offer 5G cellular support. The reports are previews and expectations ahead of the event rather than confirmed product details, and specific specifications, pricing, and availability have not been disclosed in the source items.
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