The Verge - Apple October 28, 2026

Here’s how macOS is changing for touchscreens

Reach out and touch screen. Touchscreen laptops are nothing new in the Windows world, but Apple has only just announced its first MacBook with a touchscreen. Apple isn't rushing to change a bunch of things in macOS to optimize for touch, though: Most of the touch action will be in the apps themselve…

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