The first touchscreen MacBook Pro
Apple introduced the new MacBook Pro with a PROLED XDR display. It is the company's first MacBook model with a touchscreen. Apple has also prepared the software side for the shift to touch.
Touch support in macOS 27 Golden Gate
Apple added a set of touch optimizations to macOS 27 Golden Gate earlier this year. Alongside the new MacBook Pro, it introduced additional refinements. The company made further adjustments to how the touchscreen works within its desktop operating system.
What it means
The touchscreen arrives as an alternative to the MacBook's classic keyboard and trackpad use. The move can be seen as a step toward bringing the desktop and tablet experiences closer together. Still, Apple is careful to keep macOS's familiar structure intact.
