Overview
- Apple announced the new touchscreen MacBook Pro and opened orders on October 28, offering 14‑ and 16‑inch models that add touch as an optional input to the MacBook line.
- The laptops use a dual‑pane PROLED XDR tandem OLED display with up to 120Hz refresh and 2,000 nits peak brightness and include Dynamic Island for camera and system interactions.
- New models ship with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips and high‑end options such as up to 128GB unified memory and up to 16TB storage for demanding professional workflows.
- Apple kept the traditional clamshell form, reinforced the hinge to cut down on screen wobble during taps, and confirmed there is no 360° hinge, detachable keyboard, or Apple Pencil support.
- macOS is being updated to support touch gestures and context‑aware controls, Apple has set regional delivery dates and premium pricing (India deliveries start November 9), and analysts say the move could raise component costs and push wider OLED adoption in laptops.