Apple announces October 28 event to unveil first touch-screen MacBook Pro
The Los Angeles launch will bring a long-awaited touch screen, OLED display, and Dynamic Island interface to Apple's flagship laptop line.
Apple has confirmed it will host a hardware launch event on 28 October in Los Angeles, where the company is set to reveal its first touch-screen MacBook Pro alongside wider updates across its Mac and iPad lines.
The event, dubbed "Pro and tell", signals a major reversal for Apple. For years, executives insisted the company would not combine touch-screen navigation with the traditional Mac interface, maintaining a strict division between the iPad and laptop lines.
What Apple is expected to announce
The new touch-screen MacBook Pro models will introduce an OLED display and the Dynamic Island interface—first seen on the iPhone—to the Mac lineup for the first time. The flagship laptops will be powered by M5 Pro and M5 Max processors, bringing them in line with the high-performance configurations introduced earlier this year.
Alongside the flagship laptops, Apple is preparing several other hardware refreshes across its desktop and tablet categories.
| Device | Processor | Key updates |
|---|---|---|
| Touch-screen MacBook Pro | M5 Pro / M5 Max | OLED screen, touch display, Dynamic Island |
| Entry MacBook Pro | M6 | Next-generation base chip |
| Refreshed iMac | Not disclosed | Updated desktop hardware |
| iPad mini | Not disclosed | Sharper display screen |
Release timeline and autumn launch pipeline
Apple retail stores are preparing to begin selling the newly announced hardware on Friday, 6 November.
The upcoming event follows a busy launch period for Apple. The company recently released the HomeView smart display, the HomePod mini 2, and an updated Apple TV set-top box. Its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, goes on sale this week.
Key numbers
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Event Date | 28 October 2026 | Apple Inc. |
| Retail Release Date | 6 November 2026 | Bloomberg |
In this story
| Name | Role in the story |
|---|---|
| Apple | Host of the event and manufacturer of the announced hardware. |
| MacBook Pro | Primary product line receiving the touch-screen and OLED updates. |
