Apple has unveiled new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models featuring touch-enabled OLED displays, with 15 additional details shared by Nicolas Lellouche of Numerama after a hands-on session in Los Angeles. The keyboard and trackpad remain primary inputs, with touch as an optional enhancement, particularly appealing to a generation of creators accustomed to touchscreens. Music producers reportedly favor touch for controlling virtual instruments.
New gestures include expanding "traffic light" controls, increased list spacing on touch, swipe-up for the Dock, and swipe-down for Spotlight/Siri AI. A long press acts as a right-click, while dragging a window sideways triggers Split View. Touch input deactivates when closing the lid with a finger on screen, and the camera is stabilized during touch use.
The device cannot be woken by touch, supports 10-finger multi-touch, and allows Live Activities from iPhone apps in the Dynamic Island. Users can disable touch and the illuminated Apple logo in settings. Pre-orders are open, with launches set for November 6.
Source: MacRumors · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing