Brief
Apple expected to unveil touchscreen MacBook Pros on Oct. 27
Bloomberg says the event will showcase redesigned 14‑inch and 16‑inch MacBook Pros with Dynamic Island and lighter bodies.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Apple is preparing a second product launch for Tuesday, Oct. 27, that could introduce its first touchscreen MacBook Pro models, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports.
What happened
The company announced a “Welcome home” special event for the week of Oct. 27, with an online video presentation and an in‑person component for the press, according to 9to5Mac. The launch is expected to feature redesigned 14‑inch and 16‑inch MacBook Pro laptops equipped with OLED touchscreens, Dynamic Island, and lighter chassis. Both outlets say the machines will run on Apple’s M5 Pro and M5 Max chips.
What the reports add
Gulf News notes that the touchscreen models may not be substantially thinner than current versions, echoing Gurman’s earlier comment that the redesign prioritises weight over thinness. 9to5Mac adds that the event will also include a new iPad mini with an OLED screen, a relocated FaceTime camera and a revamped speaker system, as well as new iMac and entry‑level 14‑inch MacBook Pro models powered by the upcoming M6 chip.
What was said
Gulf News cites Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman as saying the laptops will feature Dynamic Island “replacing the traditional camera notch” and will be “significantly lighter than current models.” 9to5Mac reports Bloomberg describing the launch as “geared toward creative professionals who work in video production, photo editing and music production.”
How it came about
Gurman’s X post on Oct. 7 hinted at a lighter redesign for the next MacBook Pro, a detail covered in Felo’s earlier leak story Apple leak suggests new MacBook Pro will be lighter but not dramatically thinner. The upcoming Oct. 27 event follows Apple’s October 2024 Mac launch that also combined new Macs with press‑only hands‑on sessions, as noted by 9to5Mac.
Key facts
- Apple plans to launch touchscreen 14‑inch and 16‑inch MacBook Pro models on Oct. 27. (gulfnews.com)
- The new MacBook Pros will use OLED displays, Dynamic Island and be lighter than current models. (9to5mac.com)
- Both models are expected to run on M5 Pro and M5 Max processors. (9to5mac.com)
- The Oct. 27 event will also showcase a new iPad mini with an OLED screen and new iMac and entry‑level MacBook Pro models powered by the M6 chip. (9to5mac.com)
Timeline
- 2026-10-07 — Mark Gurman posted on X about a lighter but not dramatically thinner MacBook Pro redesign.
- 2026-10-08 — 9to5Mac reported Apple’s “Welcome home” special event scheduled for Oct. 27.
- 2026-10-09 — Gulf News published details of the expected touchscreen MacBook Pro launch.
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com
- [2] 9to5mac.com
