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Danish Kapoor
Danish Kapoor

Gurman says Apple is preparing a touchscreen MacBook for October 27

Apple’s 27 October It is reported that it plans to introduce new Mac and iPad models around . According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company is preparing the touch-screen MacBook and the new iPad mini model for the same announcement period. However, this date is not based on an official invitation issued by Apple.

Gurman points to Tuesday, October 27, or around that date, based on information provided by people with knowledge of the plans. For this reason, it does not seem possible to evaluate the day mentioned in the news as a finalized sales or delivery date. The company has not yet confirmed the promotion schedule of the products within the scope of this news.

In addition, Bloomberg reports that MacBook Pro and iMac models with M6 processors and approximately 35.6 cm screens will also participate in the announcements at the end of the month. Therefore, the plan in question is not only limited to the touch screen, but also includes processor updates of the current Mac family.

According to the detail reported by Macworld from Gurman, Apple is preparing a physical section for the press in addition to the online video presentation. However, there is no official information about the duration, location and viewing link of the presentation. On the other hand, the OLED screen and A20 Pro processor expectations for the new iPad mini are also included in the same news flow.

Apple uses Liquid Retina XDR display in current MacBook Pro family

It is necessary to evaluate the expectations regarding new products separately from the features of the devices on sale. Apple offers a Liquid Retina XDR display in the M5 Pro and M5 Max processor-equipped MacBook Pro models that it introduced in March. This family consists of approximately 35.6 and 40.6 cm screen options; The company also provides nano texture coating option. M5 Max configurations offer up to 128GB of combined memory.

Additionally, current models include Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 support via the N1 wireless connectivity chip. Thunderbolt 5 connections, a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera and a six-speaker sound system are also among the official features. Apple reports up to 24 hours of battery life for these devices; The duration varies depending on the conditions of use.

These confirmed specifications do not amount to a technical list of devices expected at the end of October. Apple needs to explain especially the processor, screen size, connections and Türkiye price of the touch-screen model. For those who want to buy a new Mac, this is the main distinction between the announced product and the product that has not yet been introduced.

Danish Kapoor