Don’t want a touchscreen? All premium MacBook Pros could have one soon, reports say
Source: ZDNet ·
New reports indicate the touchscreens are to become the standard on premium MacBook Pros.
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According to reports, Apple will eliminate non-touch versions of the premium MacBook Pros as soon as next year. This would make touchscreen technology a defining feature of MacBook Pro laptops with the Pro and Max chipsets, separating them from the entry-level MacBook Pros with base-model chips. The higher-end 16-inch MacBook Pro configurations without the touchscreen will be discontinued, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported in the Power On newsletter , with the first models arriving in 2027. Also: Apple’s new touchscreen MacBook Pros may be late, but they have one big advantage The 14-inch MacBook Pro will remain the affordable option within the lineup and is unlikely to receive a touchscreen upgrade. It is predicted to feature an M7 processor and a redesigned thinner chassis. The move widens the divide between entry-level Apple laptops and flagship models, and the price tag for the premium laptops is likely to reflect it. In 2027, buyers will face the decision about whether…
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