After refusing for years, Apple may be changing its stance. According to a recent report by Bloomberg, the company is preparing to introduce a touchscreen MacBook for the first time.
According to the report, its launch is expected this month. Apple is planning to present a new version of the MacBook. Alongside it, models of existing Mac products with new chips and improved features may also arrive. Updates to the iPad mini are also expected.
It is worth remembering that Apple has not yet officially confirmed these reports.
Rumours about a touchscreen MacBook are not new. These reports have been circulating for a long time. However, senior Apple executives have expressed reservations about this idea in the past.
Since 2010, some company executives have maintained that reaching forward to touch a laptop screen repeatedly is not comfortable. Therefore, if this decision proves to be true, it would represent a major change in Apple’s policy.
The latest reports have emerged at a time when Apple is quite active. The company introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo last month, and the iPhone Duo is expected to be released on October 23.
Furthermore, Apple plans to hold an event on October 13 focused on smart home technology. Products of an entirely new kind are likely to be unveiled at the event.
If the touchscreen MacBook arrives, it could change the way laptops are used. The difference between the iPad and the Mac could also become smaller. Therefore, technology enthusiasts are now keeping their eyes on Apple’s events this month.