Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman has shared final details ahead of Apple's "Pro and Tell" event. Apple is set to announce its first-ever touchscreen MacBook Pro models featuring OLED displays and Dynamic Island. Pricing is a major focus, with the 14-inch model starting at $2,899 and the 16-inch expected to cost at least $3,399.
This represents a significant jump from previous M5 Pro starting prices of $2,199 and $2,699, marking some of the highest starting prices in MacBook history. Beyond cost, the new models boast a thinner, lighter design with thinner bezels and a redesigned hinge. Apple has also reworked the cooling system to improve airflow through the hinge.
Development of the touchscreen feature was greenlit roughly four years ago by Tim Cook, who reportedly viewed the technology as now "table stakes" for premium laptops. Gurman notes Apple will continue selling current non-touch models alongside the new versions. Preorders for the new touchscreen MacBook Pro models begin tomorrow, October 28.
Source: 9to5Mac · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing