Apple unveils new MacBook Pro with touchscreen and M5 chips
Apple (AAPL) has unveiled its first touchscreen MacBook Pro, alongside several other hardware and software upgrades. Pricing starts at $2,899 (1).
- Apple announced the new MacBook on Wednesday, October 28. The device, which comes in 14- and 16-inch versions, features:
- A new PROLED XDR display
- M5 Pro and M5 Max chips
- Expanded AI capabilities
- Up to 128GB of unified memory and 16TB of storage
- Extended battery life and fast charging
- A touchscreen that works alongside the keyboard and trackpad
- Lighter design — the 14-inch model weighs about 3 lbs, which is 0.5 lbs less than previous versions, while the 16-inch model is 0.7 lbs lighter at 4 lbs
- Improvements to other functionalities like sound, camera, microphones, etc.
- The 14-inch model starts at $2,899, while the 16-inch model starts at $3,399. Versions with the more powerful M5 Max chips increase in price from there.
- Apple says pre-orders begin today, with deliveries and in-store availability starting Friday, November 6, in 30 countries and regions.
- The release marks a shift in Apple's approach to touchscreen laptops, which it had previously resisted, CNBC reports. The move is the third product launch for CEO John Ternus (2).
Sources & Further Reading
- "Apple unveils groundbreaking MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display and Touch for the first time on Mac." Apple. October 28, 2026.
- "Apple brings touch to the Mac, reversing years-old stance on touchscreen laptop." CNBC. October 28, 2026.
