Apple takes “monumental step forward” with first touchscreen MacBook

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   Apple launches first touchscreen MacBook Pro starting at $2,899

   Apple has released its first touchscreen laptop, the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display, starting at $2,899. The device utilizes tandem OLED technology previously seen on the iPad Pro and is powered by M5 Pro or Max chips. Available for sale on November 6, the laptop marks a departure from Apple's long-standing policy against touch-enabled MacBooks. Best Buy is currently offering a $100 gift card with preorders. Apple's hardware boss described the addition as a "whole new way" to interact with content.

   Why it matters

   The move ends years of resistance to touchscreens on Mac laptops, a feature common on Windows devices for over a decade. This is the third major launch under CEO John Ternus. The shift targets a generation of users accustomed to iPad interaction.

   What is confirmed

   • The touchscreen MacBook Pro starts at $2,899.
   • The device features a PROLED XDR OLED display using tandem OLED technology.
   • The laptop is powered by M5 Pro or Max chips.
   • The product goes on sale November 6.
   • This is the first MacBook model to include a touchscreen.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The launch may confuse more than delight users.

   What to watch next

   • Official sales launch on November 6
   • Consumer reception of the PROLED XDR display
   • Impact of the touch interface on macOS software updates
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