Apple is preparing to unveil its first MacBook Pro with a touchscreen, along with an updated iPad Mini, at an event expected to take place on or around October 27th, according to Bloomberg. The reported timing would place the launch roughly two weeks after a separate Apple event scheduled for October 13th, which the company announced today and which is rumored to center on smart home products.
Bloomberg reports that the late-October event will follow a format similar to the October 13th gathering, combining an online video presentation with an in-person component for the press. The October 13th event is expected to use that same structure. Apple has not confirmed the late-October event.
The MacBook Pros expected at the event are described as lighter than the models currently available, featuring touchscreen OLED displays and iPhone-like Dynamic Island interfaces. Apple also reportedly plans to announce MacBook Pros that keep the current design while carrying the M6 chip introduced with the new Mac Mini. That would give buyers a choice between a redesigned touchscreen model and an updated version of the existing form factor.
The iPad Mini, last refreshed in 2024, is expected to receive two changes, according to Bloomberg. The front-facing camera would move to the landscape side of the tablet, and the device would gain a revamped speaker system. The update would mark the first refresh of the small tablet since 2024.
The reports arrive during a busy stretch for Apple's hardware calendar. The October 13th event, announced by the company today, is rumored to focus on smart home products, while the later event would center on the Mac and iPad lines. Bloomberg is the source for the product details and the event timing.
For US consumers, the reported launch would refresh two product categories ahead of the holiday shopping season. The touchscreen MacBook Pro would represent a notable change to a line that has not previously shipped with a touch display, while the iPad Mini update would target a tablet that has gone without a refresh since 2024. Apple has not commented publicly on the Bloomberg report.
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