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Touchscreen MacBook Pro speakers and camera: 50 percent deeper bass and 12MP Center Stage
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Touchscreen MacBook Pro speakers and camera: 50 percent deeper bass and 12MP Center Stage

Shane Watson · October 28, 2026

The PROLED MacBook Pro has six speakers with 50 percent deeper bass, closed-lid tuning, a three-mic array and a 12MP Center Stage camera.

Touchscreen MacBook Pro ports and charging: Thunderbolt 5, HDMI and which charger you need
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Touchscreen MacBook Pro ports and charging: Thunderbolt 5, HDMI and which charger you need

Mike Peterson · October 28, 2026

The PROLED MacBook Pro has three Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe, N1 with Wi-Fi 7 and fast charging. Here’s which adapter you need.

Touchscreen MacBook Pro for AI: M5 Max runs large LLMs locally with 128GB memory
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Touchscreen MacBook Pro for AI: M5 Max runs large LLMs locally with 128GB memory

Mike Peterson · October 28, 2026

Apple says the M5 Max MacBook Pro runs LLMs with hundreds of billions of parameters on device. Here’s the memory, GPU and LM Studio detail.

14-inch vs 16-inch touchscreen MacBook Pro: which size to buy
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14-inch vs 16-inch touchscreen MacBook Pro: which size to buy

Shane Watson · October 28, 2026

The 16-inch PROLED MacBook Pro costs $500 more than the 14-inch with M5 Pro. Here’s how screen, weight, battery and speakers compare.

Touchscreen MacBook Pro M5 Pro vs M5 Max: is the $1,600 upgrade worth it?
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Touchscreen MacBook Pro M5 Pro vs M5 Max: is the $1,600 upgrade worth it?

Mike Peterson · October 28, 2026

The M5 Max adds $1,600 to the 14-inch MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display. Here’s what Apple says you get: 128GB memory, 16TB storage, four displays.

Touchscreen MacBook Pro apps: Word, Lightroom, Blender and more are getting touch support
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Touchscreen MacBook Pro apps: Word, Lightroom, Blender and more are getting touch support

Rajat Saini · October 28, 2026

Apple named the touch apps coming to the PROLED MacBook Pro, from Notion and Office to Blender and djay Pro. Most arrive later this year, not on day one.

MacBook Pro Dynamic Island: what it does on the touchscreen Mac and when you get Siri AI
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MacBook Pro Dynamic Island: what it does on the touchscreen Mac and when you get Siri AI

Shane Watson · October 28, 2026

The new MacBook Pro puts Spotlight, Live Activities and Siri AI in a Dynamic Island. Here are Apple’s conditions: beta, six languages, age and EU limits.

Touchscreen MacBook Pro display: 2000-nit PROLED XDR OLED, Adobe RGB and nano-texture
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Touchscreen MacBook Pro display: 2000-nit PROLED XDR OLED, Adobe RGB and nano-texture

Mike Peterson · October 28, 2026

What the MacBook Pro PROLED XDR display’s tandem OLED, 2000 nit SDR, Adobe RGB, calibration tools and new nano-texture glass mean for you.

Touchscreen MacBook Pro vs M6 MacBook Pro vs M5 Pro: specs and prices compared
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Touchscreen MacBook Pro vs M6 MacBook Pro vs M5 Pro: specs and prices compared

Rajat Saini · October 28, 2026

The $2,899 MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display vs the $1,999 M6 model and the M5 Pro model: display, touch, chip, weight and ports compared.

How the touchscreen MacBook Pro works: gestures, apps and touch in macOS 27
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How the touchscreen MacBook Pro works: gestures, apps and touch in macOS 27

Shane Watson · October 28, 2026

Apple’s MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display adds touch. Here are the gestures, supported apps, the Dynamic Island and what touch won’t replace.

Touchscreen MacBook Pro is official: PROLED OLED model starts at $2,899, ships November 6
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Touchscreen MacBook Pro is official: PROLED OLED model starts at $2,899, ships November 6

Mike Peterson · October 28, 2026

Apple’s MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display adds touch and tandem OLED in 14- and 16-inch sizes from $2,899. It ships November 6.

Apple Store Goes Down Ahead of Today’s ‘Pro and Tell’ Event
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Apple Store Goes Down Ahead of Today's 'Pro and Tell' Event

Rajat Saini · October 28, 2026

Apple Store goes offline ahead of today’s Pro and Tell event, with new MacBook Pro models, iMac updates, and iPad launches expected.

Apple Raises MacBook Neo Education Price to $649, Cuts Student Discount
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Apple Raises MacBook Neo Education Price to $649, Cuts Student Discount

Rajat Saini · October 28, 2026

Apple raises MacBook Neo education pricing to $649, reducing student savings to $50 as its most affordable laptop gets more expensive again.

Apple Pro and Tell Event Today: Start Time in Every Major Time Zone
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Apple Pro and Tell Event Today: Start Time in Every Major Time Zone

Rajat Saini · October 28, 2026

Find Apple’s October 28 Pro and Tell event start time in your country, including global time zones and expected product announcements.

John Ternus Teases OLED MacBook Pro Ahead of Apple Event: Final Rumors
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John Ternus Teases OLED MacBook Pro Ahead of Apple Event: Final Rumors

Rajat Saini · October 28, 2026

Apple CEO John Ternus teases an OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro with Dynamic Island, redesigned hardware, and major upgrades ahead of launch.

MacBook Studio: A Possible New Name for Apple’s OLED Touchscreen MacBook
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MacBook Studio: A Possible New Name for Apple's OLED Touchscreen MacBook

Rajat Saini · October 28, 2026

Apple’s upcoming OLED touchscreen MacBook could adopt the MacBook Studio name, bringing a new design, touch controls, and premium features.

macOS 27 Code Reveals Dynamic Island Coming to New MacBook Pro
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macOS 27 Code Reveals Dynamic Island Coming to New MacBook Pro

Akshay Kumar · October 28, 2026

New code inside macOS 27 reveals five pill-shaped notification assets, suggesting the upcoming MacBook Pro will feature a Dynamic Island instead of a notch.

iFixit Teardown Reveals Potential Cause of iPhone Duo Screen Issues
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iFixit Teardown Reveals Potential Cause of iPhone Duo Screen Issues

Akshay Kumar · October 28, 2026

The new iFixit teardown of the iPhone Duo reveals what might be causing screen failures. The team found hinge design flaws and simple battery repair steps.

Apple Readies Touch-Friendly macOS Golden Gate For Future Macs
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Apple Readies Touch-Friendly macOS Golden Gate For Future Macs

Akshay Kumar · October 28, 2026

Apple is updating macOS Golden Gate with a dynamic interface for upcoming touchscreen MacBooks. The software will adapt to both trackpad and touch inputs.

iPhone 18e Leak Reveals A20 Chip and Possible 24MP Front Camera Upgrade
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iPhone 18e Leak Reveals A20 Chip and Possible 24MP Front Camera Upgrade

Rajat Saini · October 28, 2026

Apple’s iPhone 18e could feature the A20 chip, a 24MP front camera, a 60Hz OLED display, and familiar iPhone 17e hardware next.

Apple Launches New iMac With Powerful M6 Chip, Faster AI, and Wi-Fi 7
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Apple Launches New iMac With Powerful M6 Chip, Faster AI, and Wi-Fi 7

Rajat Saini · October 27, 2026

Apple launches its new M6 iMac with faster performance, powerful AI features, Wi-Fi 7, and upgraded graphics. Explore pricing and availability.

Apple Unveils 14-Inch MacBook Pro With M6 Chip: What’s New
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Apple Unveils 14-Inch MacBook Pro With M6 Chip: What's New

Shane Watson · October 27, 2026

Apple unveils the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6, bringing faster performance, improved AI capabilities, 24-hour battery life, and upgraded connectivity.

Apple Fixes 329 Security Vulnerabilities In Latest System Updates
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Apple Fixes 329 Security Vulnerabilities In Latest System Updates

Akshay Kumar · October 27, 2026

Apple patched 329 unique security vulnerabilities across its device lineup, fixing camera flaws and data leaks. Update your system now to stay protected.

Global iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Sales Show Mixed Early Results
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Global iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Sales Show Mixed Early Results

Akshay Kumar · October 27, 2026

Global sales for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max show mixed results after three weeks. Stronger numbers in China balance out slow demand in the US and Japan.

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