Apple is expected to launch its first touchscreen MacBook in October, alongside a redesigned MacBook Pro that may be called MacBook Ultra.
Apple is expected to launch its first touchscreen MacBook in October, alongside a redesigned MacBook Pro that may be called MacBook Ultra. The company hinted at touch capabilities in macOS 27 with features such as Sidecar touch support, pull‑to‑refresh, and larger menu bar items. A 13‑inch MacBook Air user reported that interface elements previously placed left of the notch now spill over. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the software will display contextual menus around a finger tap, adapt the set of controls based on prior interaction, and enlarge menu bar items for finger selection. The new display will use a tandem OLED panel similar to the iPad Pro, offering higher brightness, contrast and color accuracy, and will include a Dynamic Island that is smaller than the iPhone version but will not support Face ID. Apple will use existing M5 Pro and M5 Max chips in the initial models, while next‑generation M7 2nm chips are expected in a base model slated for release next spring. Rumors suggest the chassis will be slightly slimmer and lighter, though thermal impact remains unclear. Pricing is projected to start at $2499 for the 14‑inch model and $2999 for the 16‑inch model.
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