Bloomberg: Apple to Unveil Touchscreen MacBook Pro in Late October
Bloomberg reports Apple will hold an event on or around October 27 to launch its first touchscreen MacBook Pro and a new iPad Mini.
Apple will introduce its first touchscreen MacBook Pro and an updated iPad Mini at an event on or around October 27, according to a Bloomberg report. The report says the event will include an online video presentation and an in-person component for the press.
Bloomberg reports the new MacBook Pro models will be lighter, use touchscreen OLED displays and feature iPhone-like Dynamic Island interfaces. Apple is also planning MacBook Pro versions that keep the current design but use the M6 chip, according to the report.
The iPad Mini update will move the front-facing camera to the landscape side and add a revamped speaker system, Bloomberg says.
Background
Apple announced an October 13 event today, which is rumored to focus on smart home products. The iPad Mini was last refreshed in 2024, and the M6 chip was introduced with the new Mac Mini.
Quick answers
When is Apple's late-October event?
Bloomberg reports it will take place on or around October 27, 2026.
What will Apple announce at the event?
According to Bloomberg, Apple will introduce a touchscreen MacBook Pro and an updated iPad Mini.
What changes are coming to the iPad Mini?
Bloomberg says the front-facing camera will move to the landscape side and the speaker system will be revamped.