Apple may unveil touchscreen MacBook Pros and an OLED iPad Mini
Apple’s “Pro and tell” event is scheduled for 28 October at 1pm ET in Los Angeles, with the MacBook Pro expected to be the main focus. The products have not been confirmed, but the event could bring Apple’s first touchscreen and OLED laptop, alongside updates to other Macs and the iPad Mini.
Rumours point to a touchscreen MacBook Pro with an iPhone-style Dynamic Island, M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and limited changes to macOS; a base model may instead get an M6 chip and a modest redesign. An M6 iMac and an OLED iPad Mini with an A20 processor are also possible. The iPad Mini’s screen upgrade could add $100 to its price, while component shortages may push MacBook Pro prices up.
In short
- Apple’s 28 October event is expected to focus on MacBook Pro updates.
- A touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro may use M5 Pro and M5 Max chips.
- An OLED iPad Mini and M6 iMac are also rumoured.
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The case for
A touchscreen MacBook Pro could make common tasks more direct, especially for people who already work across Apple’s touch devices, while OLED may improve contrast and colour. Bringing these features to professional laptops could give users more choice and keep Apple’s hardware competitive as workflows evolve.
The case against
Touchscreens may add cost and complexity to a laptop without improving the keyboard-and-trackpad workflows many professionals prefer, and limited macOS changes could leave the experience feeling poorly adapted. OLED and newer chips may also raise prices, making the devices less accessible when many buyers could benefit more from affordable, incremental updates.
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Originally published by The Verge as “What to expect from Apple’s ‘Pro and tell’ event”.