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Apple may launch touchscreen MacBook Pro models in early November
Apple is expected to unveil redesigned MacBook Pro models in late October, though it has not announced an event or confirmed the products.
The reports describe 14-inch and 16-inch models with OLED touchscreens, a first for Apple’s Mac notebooks.
The screens may include a smaller Dynamic Island, while Face ID is not expected.
Touch-focused software would offer larger controls and menus suited to fingers, alongside familiar Mac features.
The redesigned models are reportedly expected to use M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, while a separate 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M6 chip may also arrive.
A planned overnight store update from November 5 to 6 has raised the possibility that some new products will reach stores on November 6.
Reports also point to an OLED iPad mini and updated Macs, but Apple has not confirmed which devices will be available then.
Apple may launch redesigned MacBook Pro models with OLED touchscreens in early November, according to reports.
The models are expected to come in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes and use M5 Pro and M5 Max chips.
Reports point to a possible November 6 store release, but Apple has not confirmed a date or the products.
Some reports say Apple may announce new products on October 27, while others point to an October 28 media event in Los Angeles.
Other rumored products include an OLED iPad mini and M6-powered Macs.
- Who
- Apple is expected to launch the products.
- What
- Redesigned MacBook Pro models with OLED touchscreens may arrive alongside other rumored Apple devices.
- When
- The MacBooks could reach stores on November 6, following a possible announcement on October 27 or a media event on October 28.
- Where
- Apple stores; a reported media event is planned for Los Angeles.
- Why
- Not stated
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Some reports say Apple may announce new products, including touchscreen MacBook Pro models.
Reports say Apple is inviting some media to a product event or hands-on experience in Los Angeles.
Mark Gurman reports that Apple plans an overnight retail store “reset.
Reports suggest some of the new hardware could reach stores.
- Possible store release
- November 6
- Reported retail store reset
- Overnight from November 5 into November 6
- Reported media event location
- Los Angeles
- Expected MacBook Pro sizes
- 14-inch and 16-inch
- Expected chips in redesigned MacBook Pro models
- M5 Pro and M5 Max
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For instance, if users touch a button or control, the interface will bring up a new type of menu surrounding their finger that provides more relevant options for touch commands.
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Apple is now inviting some media to an all-day product launch experience on Oct. 28 in Los Angeles. This is for the touch-screen MacBooks, iPad mini, M6 Macs.