Apple Launches Touchscreen MacBook Pros, M7 Chips Next Year
Apple has launched touchscreen MacBook Pro laptops, which earlier reports had said were coming next year. The new M7 chips are due to arrive next year, according to the headline. Some commentary says Apple missed a chance to be bold, and a poll asks whether touchscreens on laptops make sense.
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Context: Apple has long sold Macs with trackpads and keyboards rather than touchscreens, while many Windows laptops already use touch. Touchscreen laptops have been debated for years, so this launch tests whether users want them.
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