Apple releases its first touchscreen MacBook Pro

Apple has released the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, its first MacBook with a touchscreen, ending years of resistance to adding touch input to its laptop line. The 14-inch and 16-inch models are scheduled to become available in stores on November 6, 2026, according to a product report published before launch.

The new screen accepts familiar gestures including swiping, pinching to zoom, dragging and double-tapping. A reviewer who tested the laptop said Apple integrated the touch sensor into the display panel, rather than adding a separate layer, and found the controls responsive with no noticeable input lag during testing. The reviewer also described using touch alongside the keyboard and trackpad for everyday tasks.

Other reviewers placed less emphasis on touch. One considered it a useful but secondary way to interact with the Mac, while another said the feature felt unnecessary for their own use and questioned whether reaching to a vertically positioned screen would be comfortable. Those assessments reflect individual hands-on experiences, rather than evidence of how most owners will use the feature.

The display drew more consistent praise from the reviewers who discussed...