Apple plans touchscreen MacBook Pro and OLED iPad mini around October 27, Bloomberg says
In short
Apple plans to unveil its first MacBook Pro models with touchscreens, a new iPad mini with an OLED screen and other devices around 27 October, Bloomberg reported, as cited by TASS, 3DNews and RBC. According to the report, the touchscreen MacBook Pro will get an OLED display and Dynamic Island, and Apple will also show an iMac with an M6 chip.
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Apple plans to release its first MacBook Pro models with touchscreens, a new iPad mini and other devices "around Tuesday, 27 October," Bloomberg reported, according to 3DNews. TASS and RBC also cited the Bloomberg report, with RBC saying the presentation would take place around 27 October. According to 3DNews, the late-October presentation will include both an online broadcast and an in-person event for members of the press. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
New 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with touchscreen OLED displays are expected, 3DNews reported. They will get Dynamic Island for the first time and will be "significantly lighter" than current versions, according to the report, and are expected to run on M5 Pro and M5 Max processors. RBC also reported that the first touchscreen MacBook Pro will get an OLED display and Dynamic Island. [ 2 , 3 ]
A new iPad mini with an OLED screen is also expected, according to all three outlets. 3DNews reported that it will have a relocated FaceTime camera and an "updated speaker system", while RBC referred to an updated camera. Apple will also present new iMac and entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro models based on the M6 chip, which will "look the same as current versions", Bloomberg's Mark Gurman wrote, according to 3DNews. TASS also listed a 14-inch MacBook Pro and an iMac with an M6 chip. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Gurman said the presentation will be "oriented towards creative professionals: specialists in video editing, photo processing and music creation," 3DNews reported. Bloomberg compared the event with the launch of new Mac computers in October 2024, when selected members of the press in Los Angeles were given the chance to try the new devices in person. 3DNews also noted that Apple had just announced a separate special event called "Welcome home", to be held next week. [ 2 ]
Why it matters
According to the reports, the presentation would bring Apple's first touchscreen MacBook along with new iPad mini, iMac and MacBook Pro models. The information comes from Bloomberg as relayed by the outlets; the documents carry no statement from Apple on the late-October launch.
Key facts
- Bloomberg reported that Apple plans to present its first MacBook with a touchscreen in October. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- According to Bloomberg, the presentation will take place around 27 October. [ 2 , 3 ]
- The touchscreen MacBook Pro will get an OLED display and Dynamic Island, according to the report. [ 2 , 3 ]
- A new iPad mini with an OLED screen is expected at the presentation. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Apple will also present an iMac with an M6 chip, according to the report. [ 1 , 2 ]
- 3DNews, citing Bloomberg, reported that the touchscreen 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models are expected to run on M5 Pro and M5 Max processors. [ 2 ]
- Separately, Apple has announced a special event called "Welcome home" to be held next week, 3DNews reported. [ 2 ]
Confirmed by several sources
- Bloomberg reported that Apple plans to present a touchscreen MacBook in October. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- A new iPad mini with an OLED screen is expected at the presentation, according to Bloomberg. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Bloomberg put the presentation at around 27 October. [ 2 , 3 ]
- The touchscreen MacBook Pro is to get an OLED display and Dynamic Island, according to Bloomberg. [ 2 , 3 ]
- An iMac with an M6 chip is expected, according to Bloomberg. [ 1 , 2 ]
Still unclear
- Whether Apple will hold the presentation on 27 October. Bloomberg gives the date as approximately 27 October, and the documents include no statement from Apple about this event.
- Which processors the touchscreen MacBook Pro models will use. Only 3DNews, citing Bloomberg, reports M5 Pro and M5 Max processors.
- Whether the new MacBook Pro models will be "significantly lighter" than current versions. This claim appears in only one document, which cites Bloomberg.