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A leaker with a strong track record says a touchscreen MacBook is '100% confirmed.' The claim is backed by recent reports. Earlier rumors from analysts pointed to a late 2026 launch of a MacBook Pro or MacBook Ultra with a touchscreen OLED display, which would be Apple's first OLED MacBook.
MacOS Golden Gate expands touch support in Sidecar, letting users navigate the OS via touch for the first time. This offers a preview of how a touchscreen MacBook might feel before Apple releases one. The software does not introduce larger buttons or touch-friendly scaling.
Tipster Instant Digital stated a touchscreen MacBook Pro is "100% confirmed." macOS 27 reportedly adds full touch support to Sidecar, reversing Apple's long-standing stance against vertical touchscreens. The claim follows Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reporting that Apple plans a major MacBook Pro revision later this year.
macOS 27 Golden Gate beta lets users operate a Mac through an iPad's touchscreen when connected via Sidecar. The update supports scrolling, pinch-to-zoom, and item selection. This follows years of rumors about Apple eventually adding touch input to MacBooks, though no hardware has been confirmed.
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