In brief
Apple added a touch sensor to its MacBook Pro for the first time in 20 years, unveiling a 14‑inch model that weighs 3 pounds and a 16‑inch version at 4 pounds. Both laptops promise up to 24 hours of battery life and feature a rebuilt illuminated Apple logo and the new PROLED XDR Display. CEO John Ternus and hardware chief Johny Srouji highlighted the significance of this move during the launch.
On October 29, 2026, Apple set the stage for a landmark change when it unveiled its first touchscreen MacBook Pro at a Los Angeles event. The headline‑making reveal came from CEO John Ternus and hardware chief Johny Srouji, who explained how the touch feature would redefine the flagship laptop’s usability.
The new 14‑inch MacBook Pro is a 3‑pound thin machine, and the 16‑inch model comes in at 4 pounds—slightly lighter than the last generation. Both configurations boast a battery that can last 24 hours on a single charge, a major boost for mobile power users.
A new PROLED XDR Display lines the laptops, promising vibrant color and deep contrast. The classic Apple logo returns in an illuminated form on the laptop’s cover, a visual touchpoint that also heralds the debut of touch.
"Yes, for the very first time, we are bringing touch to the Mac," said Ternus.
Ternus added that adding touch marks a "monumental step forward for the Mac."
"The new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display is a monumental step forward for the Mac," wrote Srouji in a statement.
Apple’s decision follows a two‑decade pause on touch-screen technology for its laptops, a pause that many industry observers say has finally ended. The move puts the MacBook back in line with the modern expectations of multitouch, drawing comparisons to the wildly popular Surface series and signalling an eye toward greater usability and creative workflows.
