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Apple MacBook Pro touchscreen
Apple's touchscreen MacBook Pro starts at $2,899.
Updated 12:03 UTC, 30 October 2026 · 9 reports from 4 outlets · 7 confirmed · 38 one-source
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New claim Apple's MacBook Pro has touchscreens
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New claim The Studio Display XDR costs $3,300
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New claim The MacBook Pro costs $2,900
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New claim Peak brightness is 2,000 nits
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New claim Apple CMF 2026 color modes
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Where it stands Apple's touchscreen MacBook Pro starts at $2,899.
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New claim Apple scrapped the Touch Bar in 2023
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New claim Apple announced a touchscreen MacBook
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Where it stands MacBook Pros have touchscreen, cost up to $14,549.
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New claim Storage can now go up to 16TB
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New claim The 14-inch model is just 3 pounds
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Where it stands MacBook Pro touchscreen costs range from $3,000 to $14,549.
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Ghost edit The Verge edited "Apple finally combined a toaster and a refrigerator": Quote "We're not all that interested in building one" was moved and added "he said".
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New claim The 14-inch Pro weighs 3.0 pounds
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Where it stands 16-inch touchscreen MacBook Pro costs $14,549 fully loaded.
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New claim The 8TB storage option costs $3,000
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Ghost edit The Verge edited "Apple charges $14,549 for a fully specced touchscreen MacBook Pro": Removed "which Apple now offers" from the sentence, no numerical changes.
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New claim The 16TB SSD option costs $7,000
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New claim Upgrading to 8TB SSD adds $3,000
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New claim Availability begins November 6
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New claim Preorders open October 30
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Story opened Apple launches touchscreen MacBook Pro.
What to watch
What is scheduled or expected next, from the ledger.
Touchscreen MacBook availability
Two sides
The two media blocs whose accounts of this story differ most, side by side.
Where they part Asia foregrounds development, US focuses on pricing.
Asian state media
CGTNState media
Asian state media centres Apple's introduction of touchscreens, using terms like 'arrive' to describe the new feature, and focuses on the development of the MacBook Pro.
US media
The VergePrivateTechCrunchPrivateArs TechnicaPrivate
US media centres Apple's actions and words, foregrounding the 'touchscreen MacBook Pro' and its features like the 'OLED display', using terms like 'pushes laptop pricing to a new extreme' and 'feel special'. It highlights the device's price, with phrases like '$14,549 for a fully specced touchscreen MacBook Pro'.
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One card per media bloc. Each summary is written only from that bloc’s own headlines and quotes.
Asian state media
CGTNState media
Asian state media centres Apple's introduction of touchscreens, using terms like 'arrive' to describe the new feature, and focuses on the development of the MacBook Pro.
US media
The VergePrivateTechCrunchPrivateArs TechnicaPrivate
US media centres Apple's actions and words, foregrounding the 'touchscreen MacBook Pro' and its features like the 'OLED display', using terms like 'pushes laptop pricing to a new extreme' and 'feel special'. It highlights the device's price, with phrases like '$14,549 for a fully specced touchscreen MacBook Pro'.
In their words
What the people at the centre of this story said, word for word, with the article each quote appeared in.
There’s a generation of young creators and young people using our MacBook Pros that expect to touch
ergonomically terrible … touch surfaces don’t want to be vertical … your arm want to fall off.
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The 16TB SSD option costs $7,000
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“Want the new 16TB option? That’ll set you back another $7,000.”
TechCrunchPrivateReportsApple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro pushes laptop pricing to a new extreme
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“but today’s $14,549 price is a result of the 16TB storage option that Apple now offers which adds an extra $7,000 to the new MacBook Pro’s price.”
The VergePrivateReportsApple charges $14,549 for a fully specced touchscreen MacBook Pro
The previous 16-inch MacBook Pro topped out at $10,149
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“the previous 16-inch MacBook Pro topped out at $10,149.”
TechCrunchPrivateReportsApple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro pushes laptop pricing to a new extreme
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“Maximizing the configuration of the previous 16-inch version of the MacBook Pro topped out at $10,149, according to MacRumors, but today’s $14,549 price is a result of the 16TB storage option that Apple now offers which adds an extra $7,000 to the new MacBook Pro’s price.”
The VergePrivateReportsApple charges $14,549 for a fully specced touchscreen MacBook Pro
The fully loaded 16-inch touchscreen MacBook Pro costs $14,549
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“Apple’s configurator prices the fully loaded 14-inch model at $14,249 and the 16-inch version at $14,549.”
TechCrunchPrivateReportsApple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro pushes laptop pricing to a new extreme
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“Apple charges $14,549 for a fully specced touchscreen MacBook Pro”
The VergePrivateReportsApple charges $14,549 for a fully specced touchscreen MacBook Pro
Apple's touchscreen MacBook Pro starts at $2,899
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“The new touchscreen MacBook Pro starts at $2,899, which is already a hefty price tag in this economy.”
TechCrunchPrivateReportsApple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro pushes laptop pricing to a new extreme
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“After years of resisting, Apple today launched a MacBook Pro with a touchscreen starting at $2,899.”
TechCrunchPrivateReportsApple launches its new touchscreen MacBook Pro
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“But most young people won’t be in a position to purchase Apple’s most expensive MacBook Pro, especially with prices starting at $2,899, nearly $1,000 more than the regular MacBook Pro.”
The VergePrivateReportsApple finally combined a toaster and a refrigerator
The 8TB storage option costs $3,000
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“Moving to a 4TB SSD costs an additional $1,000, while upgrading to 8TB adds $3,000.”
TechCrunchPrivateReportsApple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro pushes laptop pricing to a new extreme
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“If you only upgrade the new 16-inch model to 8TB of storage, a $3,000 option, the fully specced price is $10,549, or $400 more expensive than its predecessor.”
The VergePrivateReportsApple charges $14,549 for a fully specced touchscreen MacBook Pro
Steve Jobs called a touchscreen Mac 'ergonomically terrible'
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“Jobs famously called the idea “ergonomically terrible” at one point.”
TechCrunchPrivateReportsApple launches its new touchscreen MacBook Pro
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“Steve Jobs first called touchscreen laptops “ergonomically terrible” in 2010, arguing that “touch surfaces don’t want to be vertical” and that using one for an extended period of time makes “your arm want to fall off.””
The VergePrivateReportsApple finally combined a toaster and a refrigerator
The 14-inch model is just 3 pounds
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“The 14-inch Pro weighs 3.0 pounds (1.38 kg), and the 16-inch Pro weighs 4.0 pounds (1.82 kg) — lighter than its non-touch predecessors.”
TechCrunchPrivateReportsApple launches its new touchscreen MacBook Pro
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“Apple said when announcing it that the 14-inch model is just 3 pounds, down around half a pound from the previous model, depending on configuration.”
Ars TechnicaPrivateReportsApple announces touchscreen MacBook Pro with OLED display
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Microsoft released Windows 8 over a decade ago
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“Over a decade ago, touchscreen laptops were supposed to be revolutionary.”
The VergePrivateReportsThe touchscreen MacBook Pro is just a MacBook Pro with a touchscreen
macOS 27 Golden Gate has some UI elements that magnify or expand when tapped
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“Some UI elements in macOS 27 Golden Gate and certain apps either magnify or expand a little when you tap them.”
The VergePrivateReportsThe touchscreen MacBook Pro is just a MacBook Pro with a touchscreen
The Dynamic Island is an upgrade over the notch
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“The Dynamic Island is a nice upgrade over the notch.”
The VergePrivateReportsThe touchscreen MacBook Pro is just a MacBook Pro with a touchscreen
The MacBook Pro has an illuminated Apple logo
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“And bringing back the illuminated Apple logo is just fun!”
The VergePrivateReportsThe touchscreen MacBook Pro is just a MacBook Pro with a touchscreen
The touchscreen MacBook Pro has a lighter chassis
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“The new OLED and lighter chassis are just as important as the touchscreen in making the new MacBook Pro feel special.”
The VergePrivateReportsThe touchscreen MacBook Pro is just a MacBook Pro with a touchscreen
Apple waited over 16 years to put a touchscreen in a laptop
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“But Apple didn’t spend 16 years saying it wouldn’t put an OLED in a laptop.”
The VergePrivateReportsThe touchscreen MacBook Pro is just a MacBook Pro with a touchscreen
Apple's touchscreen MacBook Pro is finally here
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“Apple’s long-awaited touchscreen MacBook Pro is finally here.”
The VergePrivateReportsThe touchscreen MacBook Pro is just a MacBook Pro with a touchscreen
Apple's MacBook Pro has touchscreens
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“Touchscreens arrive for Apple’s MacBook Pro”
CGTNState mediaReportsTouchscreens arrive for Apple’s MacBook Pro
Apple is working with a CIE technical committee on a proposed standard
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“Apple’s development of the Apple CMF 2026 and its standardization efforts — the company is currently working with a CIE technical committee on a proposed standard — is an important step to make sure current display technologies look the same to as many people as possible.”
The VergePrivateReportsApple’s new laptop supports one of the coolest features for color pros
The Studio Display XDR costs $3,300
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“let’s face it, more people are buying a touchscreen MacBook, even at $2,900, than a $3,300 professional monitor)”
The VergePrivateReportsApple’s new laptop supports one of the coolest features for color pros
The MacBook Pro costs $2,900
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“let’s face it, more people are buying a touchscreen MacBook, even at $2,900, than a $3,300 professional monitor)”
The VergePrivateReportsApple’s new laptop supports one of the coolest features for color pros
Peak brightness is 2,000 nits
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“Peak brightness with both HDR and SDR content is 2,000 nits (on the XDR monitor peak SDR luminance is up to 1,000 nits)”
The VergePrivateReportsApple’s new laptop supports one of the coolest features for color pros
The MacBook Pro has two Apple CMF 2026 reference modes
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“As on the Studio Display XDR, the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display has two Apple CMF 2026 reference modes — one for P3 color primaries and one that includes both P3 and Adobe RGB color primaries for more flexibility.”
The VergePrivateReportsApple’s new laptop supports one of the coolest features for color pros
CIE 1931 was created based on 17 test subjects
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“CIE 1931 doesn’t properly handle that and was created based on only 17 test subjects.”
The VergePrivateReportsApple’s new laptop supports one of the coolest features for color pros
Apple CMF 2026 color modes
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“It’s the first laptop, and only the second product overall, to support Apple CMF 2026 color modes.”
The VergePrivateReportsApple’s new laptop supports one of the coolest features for color pros
Apple scrapped the Touch Bar in 2023
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“The touchscreen strip replaced the MacBook Pro’s function keys in 2016, but it never caught on, frustrating users with inconsistent app support before Apple finally scrapped it eight years later in 2023.”
The VergePrivateReportsApple finally combined a toaster and a refrigerator
Windows Vista got limited touch support 20 years ago
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“Windows Vista first got some limited touch support 20 years ago, before Microsoft expanded on this with full multi-touch support in Windows 7 and a massive effort to overhaul Windows 8 for touchscreens and hybrid laptops and tablets.”
The VergePrivateReportsApple finally combined a toaster and a refrigerator
Apple redesigned the hinge on the MacBook Pro screen
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“The company told Wired reporter Steven Levy that it had redesigned the hinge on the MacBook Pro screen to stabilize it and prevent wobble.”
The VergePrivateReportsApple finally combined a toaster and a refrigerator
Greg Joswiak says touch was long overdue on the Mac
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““There’s a generation of young creators and young people using our MacBook Pros that expect to touch,” said Joswiak.”
The VergePrivateAttributesApple finally combined a toaster and a refrigerator
Tim Cook called hybrid laptops and tablets a compromise
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“Tim Cook famously called Microsoft’s idea of hybrid laptops and tablets a compromise.”
The VergePrivateReportsApple finally combined a toaster and a refrigerator
Apple announced a touchscreen MacBook
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“Yesterday, Apple finally decided to think different and announce one anyway.”
The VergePrivateReportsApple finally combined a toaster and a refrigerator
Availability begins November 6
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“Preorders open October 30, with availability beginning November 6.”
TechCrunchPrivateReportsApple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro pushes laptop pricing to a new extreme
Preorders open October 30
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“Preorders open October 30, with availability beginning November 6.”
TechCrunchPrivateReportsApple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro pushes laptop pricing to a new extreme
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“Consumers can place a preorder for the new touchscreen MacBook Pro from October 30, and the device will be available starting November 6.”
TechCrunchPrivateReportsApple launches its new touchscreen MacBook Pro
The new model raises the price ceiling by $4,400
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“The new model raises that ceiling by a whopping $4,400.”
TechCrunchPrivateReportsApple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro pushes laptop pricing to a new extreme
The fully specced 16-inch MacBook Pro with 8TB storage costs $10,549
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“If you only upgrade the new 16-inch model to 8TB of storage, a $3,000 option, the fully specced price is $10,549, or $400 more expensive than its predecessor.”
The VergePrivateReportsApple charges $14,549 for a fully specced touchscreen MacBook Pro
The fully specced 14-inch MacBook Pro costs $14,249
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“With an OLED display and touchscreen capabilities, it’s no surprise that the new MacBook Pro Apple announced today is more expensive than the MBP announced earlier this year. But upgrading the base models that start at $2,899 for the 14-inch, and $3,399 for the 16-inch, with every premium hardware option that Apple offers pushes those prices to an eye-watering $14,249 and $14,549, respectively.”
The VergePrivateReportsApple charges $14,549 for a fully specced touchscreen MacBook Pro
The base 16-inch MacBook Pro starts at $3,399
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“With an OLED display and touchscreen capabilities, it’s no surprise that the new MacBook Pro Apple announced today is more expensive than the MBP announced earlier this year. But upgrading the base models that start at $2,899 for the 14-inch, and $3,399 for the 16-inch, with every premium hardware option that Apple offers pushes those prices to an eye-watering $14,249 and $14,549, respectively.”
The VergePrivateReportsApple charges $14,549 for a fully specced touchscreen MacBook Pro
The base 14-inch MacBook Pro starts at $2,899
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“With an OLED display and touchscreen capabilities, it’s no surprise that the new MacBook Pro Apple announced today is more expensive than the MBP announced earlier this year. But upgrading the base models that start at $2,899 for the 14-inch, and $3,399 for the 16-inch, with every premium hardware option that Apple offers pushes those prices to an eye-watering $14,249 and $14,549, respectively.”
The VergePrivateReportsApple charges $14,549 for a fully specced touchscreen MacBook Pro
The device will be available starting November 6
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“Consumers can place a preorder for the new touchscreen MacBook Pro from October 30, and the device will be available starting November 6.”
TechCrunchPrivateReportsApple launches its new touchscreen MacBook Pro
The device is powered by M5 Pro and M5 Max chips
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“The device is powered by M5 Pro and M5 Max chips as options to choose from, along with up to 128GB of unified memory and up to 16TB of storage.”
TechCrunchPrivateReportsApple launches its new touchscreen MacBook Pro
The new MacBook Pro starts at $2,899 for 14-inch and $3,399 for 16-inch
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“The Touchscreen MacBook Pro 14-inch starts at $2,899, and the 16-inch version starts at $3,399.”
TechCrunchPrivateReportsApple launches its new touchscreen MacBook Pro
The display retains the 120 Hz variable refresh rate of its predecessors
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“The display retains the 120 Hz variable refresh rate of its predecessors.”
Ars TechnicaPrivateReportsApple announces touchscreen MacBook Pro with OLED display
The M5 Max-equipped 14-inch model starts at $4,499
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“But if you want the M5 Max, you’re looking at a $4,499 starting point for the 14-inch, and $4,799 for the 16-inch—and that’s not accounting for any potential RAM or storage upgrades.”
Ars TechnicaPrivateReportsApple announces touchscreen MacBook Pro with OLED display
Storage can now go up to 16TB
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“That said, storage can now go up to 16TB—if you can afford it.”
Ars TechnicaPrivateReportsApple announces touchscreen MacBook Pro with OLED display
Preorders start today, and the device will reach consumers on November 6
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“Preorders start today, and the device will reach consumers on November 6.”
Ars TechnicaPrivateReportsApple announces touchscreen MacBook Pro with OLED display
The M5 Pro-equipped 14-inch model starts at $2,899
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“The M5 Pro-equipped 14-inch model starts at $2,899, while the 16-inch starts at $3,399.”
Ars TechnicaPrivateReportsApple announces touchscreen MacBook Pro with OLED display
The OLED display can achieve 2,000 nits in terms of maximum brightness
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“The OLED display (which Apple is, of course, calling the PROLED XDR) seems to be the real highlight here, compared to earlier models: It can achieve 2,000 nits in terms of maximum brightness, and Apple says it has a 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio.”
Ars TechnicaPrivateReportsApple announces touchscreen MacBook Pro with OLED display
Apple announces touchscreen MacBook Pro with OLED display
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“LOS ANGELES—Apple today announced and gave a first glimpse of its first major MacBook Pro redesign in more than five years.”
Ars TechnicaPrivateReportsApple announces touchscreen MacBook Pro with OLED display
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With an OLED display and touchscreen capabilities, it’s no surprise that the new MacBook Pro Apple announced today is more expensive than the MBP announced earlier this year.AddedWith an OLED display and touchscreen capabilities, it’s no surprise that the new MacBook Pro Apple announced today is more expensive than the MacBook Pro announced earlier this year.
All sources
9 reports from 4 outlets — with who owns each outlet and who pays for it.
CGTN State media
ChinaOwner: China Media Group (China Central Television)Paid by: Chinese state budget
The Verge Private
United StatesOwner: Vox MediaPaid by: advertising + subscriptions
Ars Technica Private
United StatesOwner: Condé Nast / Advance PublicationsPaid by: advertising + subscriptions
TechCrunch Private
United StatesOwner: Regent, L.P. (acquired from Yahoo in 2025)Paid by: advertising + events
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