Apple's first touchscreen MacBook is coming

A touchscreen MacBook Pro could have a raft of exciting features, but it’s not enough to tempt me.

- ALEX BLAKE

Apple’s MacBook Pro lineup has remained resolutely familiar for several years now.

We’ve grown accustomed to getting a new chip here, slightly more storage there, and being happy with it. Really, there hasn’t been a seismic shift since the last redesign back in 2021.

That’s all set to change in a big way later this year, when Apple is anticipated (fave.co/4qrQVzL) to unveil a new MacBook Pro bearing an OLED display with touchscreen functionality. If that comes to pass, it could be the largest shakeup of Apple’s flagship laptop in half a decade.

Given those expectations, there’s every reason to believe this could be the best MacBook Pro in years, and it’ll undoubtedly be an attractive option for many Apple fans. Yet, despite all that, I'll be steering clear. I do not doubt this MacBook Pro will be an excellent device, but whether it's right for me—and potentially for you—is open to question.

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