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Apple reportedly plans touchscreen MacBook and iPad mini launch around October 27
Apple is reportedly planning a product event on or around October 27.
The company is expected to unveil its first touchscreen MacBook, along with a redesigned iPad mini and updated MacBook Pro and iMac models.
The touchscreen laptop may be called the MacBook Ultra and is expected to have an OLED display.
Reports differ on which chips it will use, while the updated MacBook Pro and iMac are widely expected to use M6 chips.
The new iPad mini is also expected to have an OLED display and an improved camera and speakers.
Apple has already announced a separate event for October 13, expected to focus on smart-home products.
The October 27 event has not been officially confirmed, and the devices’ prices are not known.
Apple is reportedly planning a product launch on or around October 27 featuring its first touchscreen MacBook and a new iPad mini.
The reports say the MacBook could have an OLED display and a Dynamic Island, while the iPad mini is expected to receive an OLED display.
The launch may also include updated 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac models with M6 chips.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman is the source of the reported launch timing and product plans.
Apple has separately confirmed an event for October 13, expected to focus on smart home products.
- Who
- Apple is reportedly planning the launch.
- What
- The company is expected to unveil a touchscreen MacBook and a new iPad mini, and may also announce updated MacBook Pro and iMac models.
- When
- On or around October 27, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Apple has confirmed an event expected to include smart home products.
Apple is reportedly planning a launch for a touchscreen MacBook, a new iPad mini and other updated devices.
- Reported launch date
- On or around October 27, 2026
- Touchscreen MacBook
- First-ever touchscreen MacBook, potentially called MacBook Ultra
- MacBook display
- OLED display with a Dynamic Island, according to reports
- iPad mini
- New model reportedly planned, with an OLED display
- Other expected devices
- Updated 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac models with M6 chips
Sources
MacBook Ultra and iPad mini 8 tipped for October 27 Apple event — here's what we know
Apple to launch touchscreen MacBook and iPad mini in October
Gurman: Apple to announce its touchscreen MacBook on October 27
Apple reportedly plans touchscreen MacBook and iPad Mini launch for this month
Apple to Launch Touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro and OLED iPad mini on October 27
Touchscreen MacBook Pro & OLED iPad mini rumored for October 27 Apple event
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