Apple will reportedly debut its first touchscreen MacBook in three weeks

<figure> <img alt="" data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/268395_Apple_MacBook_Pro_16_M5_Max_ADiBenedetto_0005.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Apple is set to introduce a new MacBook Pro with a touchscreen and an updated iPad Mini "on or around" October 27th, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-08/apple-set-to-debut-touch-screen-macbook-and-new-ipad-mini-in-late-october"><em>Bloomberg</em> reports</a>. If true, that would put the event just two weeks after the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/1008039/apple-smart-home-event-october-13th">October 13th event Apple announced today</a>, which is rumored to focus on smart home products.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>Bloomberg</em> says that the late October event will include an "online video presentation" and an "in-person component for the press," which it reports is similar to what Apple is planning for the October 13th event.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">At this Mac and iPad event, <em>Bloomberg</em> reports that Apple will announce new MacBook Pros that are lighter than what's available now, have touchscree …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/1008422/apple-macbook-pro-touchscreen-ipad-mini-rumor">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>