Apple has finally added touch support to the MacBook Pro, ending years of resistance from the company. According to Apple CEO John Ternus, the change was made only when the time was right, requiring key hardware improvements first. The functionality is available on PROLED versions, featuring an OLED display described as the best ever put into a Mac.
Apple ensured that adding touch did not make the product heavier or thicker, maintaining its slim profile. A new hinge system was implemented to eliminate screen wobble when users interact with the display. Greg Joswiak noted that professionals are already accustomed to touch via iPad and iPhone, and younger creators now expect it on their devices.
John Ternus emphasized that the Mac remains primarily an indirect input device built around the trackpad and keyboard. This marks the first-ever touch-screen Mac from Apple, combining premium display technology with touch functionality.
Source: AppleInsider · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing