Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Apple Reportedly Plans Touchscreen Macs, OLED iPad Mini for October
Apple is reportedly getting ready to show new computers and a small tablet.
The new MacBook Pro laptops may work better with touch and have a feature called Dynamic Island.
They may also be thinner and lighter.
A new iPad mini could have an OLED screen and a faster chip.
It may cost more than the current model.
Apple is also preparing its stores for the iPhone Duo’s launch on Friday.
Stores may have special displays and tools to prepare phones before customers receive them.
The report says there may not be many iPhone Duo units available at first.
Apple is reportedly planning to unveil updated high-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models on Tuesday, October 27.
The laptops may add touch-focused macOS support, a Dynamic Island, and thinner, lighter designs.
A refreshed iPad mini is expected to have an OLED display, an A20 Pro chip, a repositioned FaceTime camera, and updated speakers; its reported price could be about $799, up from $599.
Apple may also showcase a 14-inch MacBook Pro and an iMac with M6 processors that retain their current designs.
For the iPhone Duo retail launch on Friday, Apple is reportedly preparing store demos and setup tools, though supplies may be limited.
- Who
- Apple, according to a report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
- What
- Apple is reportedly preparing MacBook Pro and iPad mini updates, along with retail preparations for the iPhone Duo.
- When
- The reported Mac and iPad introduction is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27; the iPhone Duo is set to launch on Friday.
- Where
- Apple retail stores, including overseas stores, are preparing for the iPhone Duo launch.
- Why
- Apple is preparing new products for launch and a customized retail setup experience for iPhone Duo customers.
- Reported Mac event date
- Tuesday, October 27
- MacBook Pro sizes
- High-end 14-inch and 16-inch models
- Reported MacBook Pro codenames
- K114 and K116
- Reported current iPad mini price
- $599
- Potential new iPad mini price
- Around $799
- iPhone Duo launch
- Friday; supplies are expected to be limited, according to the report
- iPhone store preparation
- Demo units, new MagSafe stands, and Presto machines for wirelessly preparing sealed iPhones