Apple Could Unveil Its First Touchscreen MacBook on October 27

    Apple could unveil its first touchscreen MacBook model on or around October 27. According to Mark Gurman, an updated iPad mini will also be unveiled at the company's 2nd product event that month. Because the plan has not yet been officially confirmed, the date of the event could change.    The first reports about a touchscreen MacBook emerged in 2023. The device is expected to be called the MacBook Ultra. It is also expected to have an interface that adapts to different control methods, such as touch and keyboard input. The laptop could be powered by the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips found in the current high-performance MacBook Pro models. The reason is that versions of the M6 chip for professional models are not yet planned.    An iPad mini with an OLED display and a new design could also be unveiled at the event. In addition, 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac models with the M6 chip are expected. The changes to these devices will be more minor. The entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro is currently sold with the M5 chip, while the iMac is sold with the M4 chip. The M6 chip previously debuted in the updated Mac mini.    Apple has already confirmed its first event, which will be held on October 13. A new HomePod with a display, an upgraded HomePod mini, and a new Apple TV model are expected to be unveiled there. The company could also introduce several smart home accessories made by LG and Schneider Electric. Apple is therefore preparing to hold 2 separate device events in the same month.    The busy event schedule comes after Apple unveiled its first foldable smartphone, called the iPhone Duo, in the summer. Laptops, tablets, computers, and smart home devices are expected to be updated in October. The price and release date of the touchscreen MacBook have not yet been announced. Apple has also not officially announced the October 27 event.