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Updated · MacRumors · Oct 28
Apple Teases $2,899 Touchscreen MacBooks Ahead of 10 a.m. Los Angeles Event
Updated
Updated · MacRumors · Oct 28

Apple Teases $2,899 Touchscreen MacBooks Ahead of 10 a.m. Los Angeles Event

3 articles · Updated · MacRumors · Oct 28

Summary

  • John Ternus posted a short X video showing an Apple logo projected onto a dark wall, hours before Apple is expected to unveil touchscreen MacBooks.
  • 10 a.m. Pacific in Los Angeles, Apple has scheduled a "Pro and tell" hands-on session for selected reporters and creators, where the new laptops are likely to appear.
  • 14-inch and 16-inch models are rumored to pair OLED touch displays with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, revamped hinges and cooling, thinner bezels, and lower weight.
  • U.S. pricing is expected to start at or above $2,899 for the 14-inch model and $3,399 for the 16-inch, with pre-orders likely opening at 10:10 a.m. Pacific.
  • The launch would extend a broader Apple hardware push this week after the company already announced a new iPad mini, iMac, and 14-inch MacBook Pro.

Insights

Is Apple’s touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro a true Mac breakthrough—or just a pricier redesign with touch added late?
Can macOS Golden Gate make touch on a 14-inch or 16-inch MacBook Pro genuinely useful for pro work?