Apple has spent this week launching new products, and it saved the biggest one for last. At its “Pro and Tell” event on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Apple announced its first MacBook Pro with a touchscreen. It uses a new OLED display that Apple calls PROLED XDR, and it also brings the Dynamic Island to the Mac. Earlier in the week, Apple released a 14-inch MacBook Pro and an iMac with the new M6 chip, and an iPad mini with an OLED screen. This guide covers everything that was announced, with US and India prices, release dates, and help in choosing the right MacBook Pro.
Quick facts
- The new touchscreen MacBook Pro (PROLED XDR) comes in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes, with M5 Pro or M5 Max chips. It starts at $2,899 in the US and ₹3,49,900 in India.
- The new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 is a separate model. It starts at $1,999 in the US and ₹2,39,900 in India.
- The touchscreen models do not use the M6 chip. Many people mix up the two.
- Pre-orders opened on October 28. US availability starts on November 6. In India, the M6 MacBook Pro is listed from November 6, and the touchscreen model from November 9.
- Apple did not hold a keynote or a livestream. It announced the products in press releases and at a hands-on session for journalists in Los Angeles.
Everything Apple announced this week
| Date | Product | US price | India price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, October 26 | iPad mini with OLED display and A20 Pro chip | From $699 | From ₹82,900 (Wi-Fi) and ₹1,00,900 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) |
| Tuesday, October 27 | 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 | From $1,999 ($1,899 for education) | From ₹2,39,900 (₹2,27,900 for education) |
| Tuesday, October 27 | iMac with M6 | From $1,499 | From ₹1,74,900 |
| Wednesday, October 28 | MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display (touchscreen), M5 Pro or M5 Max | $2,899 to $4,799 | ₹3,49,900 to ₹5,89,900 |
The touchscreen MacBook Pro (PROLED XDR display)
This is the model that most people are searching for. After years of rumours, Apple has put a touchscreen on the MacBook Pro. Steve Jobs once called a vertical touchscreen on a laptop ergonomically bad, so this is a notable change in direction.
Touch on a normal laptop
The MacBook Pro stays a traditional clamshell laptop, and it does not turn into a tablet. The keyboard and trackpad are still central. Touch is an extra way to work: you can tap, swipe, scroll and pinch to zoom on the screen. Apple says that many existing apps can respond to touch through macOS, and that developers can add special touch controls. Apps that Apple names as benefiting include Canva, Microsoft Office apps, Adobe Lightroom, DaVinci Resolve and Blender.
The PROLED XDR display
The display is a tandem OLED panel, and it is the first OLED screen on a Mac.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Technology | Tandem OLED |
| Peak brightness | Up to 2,000 nits (HDR and SDR) |
| Refresh rate | Up to 120Hz, variable |
| Contrast ratio | 10,000,000:1 |
| Colour | P3 and Adobe RGB |
| Screen sizes | 14.2 inches and 16.3 inches |
Dynamic Island on the Mac
For the first time, a Mac has the Dynamic Island, which you may know from the iPhone. It gives you a place for Spotlight, Live Activities and Siri. Apple also describes using it for things such as accepting an AirDrop request, controlling music and answering calls. The laptop runs macOS 27. Some reports also mention a glowing Apple logo on the lid.
Chips, memory and storage
The touchscreen models use the M5 Pro and M5 Max, not the M6. Configurations go up to 128GB of unified memory and 16TB of storage. Apple says that the M5 Pro supports up to three external displays, and that the M5 Max supports up to four.
Design, battery and ports
- Weight: reported as about 3 pounds for the 14-inch model and about 4 pounds for the 16-inch model
- Battery: up to 24 hours, according to Apple
- Ports: three Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI, an SDXC card slot, MagSafe charging and a 3.5mm headphone jack
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6
- Camera and audio: a 12MP Center Stage camera, studio-quality microphones and a six-speaker sound system
Price and availability
| Model | US price | India price | India education price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14-inch, M5 Pro | From $2,899 | From ₹3,49,900 | ₹3,31,900 |
| 16-inch, M5 Pro | Varies by configuration | From ₹4,09,900 | ₹3,85,900 |
| 14-inch, M5 Max | Varies by configuration | From ₹5,49,900 | ₹5,12,900 |
| 16-inch, M5 Max | Up to $4,799 for the top configuration | From ₹5,89,900 | ₹5,52,900 |
Pre-orders opened on October 28. US deliveries and store sales start on Friday, November 6. Apple’s India store lists November 9.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6
The M6 MacBook Pro was announced on Tuesday, October 27, and it is a different product from the touchscreen model. It keeps the Liquid Retina XDR display, with no touch and no OLED.
- Chip: Apple M6, with a 12-core CPU and a 12-core GPU
- Memory: 16GB of unified memory to start, and up to 32GB
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6
- Battery: up to 24 hours, which Apple calls the longest in a Mac
- Price: from $1,999 in the US ($1,899 for education), and from ₹2,39,900 in India (₹2,27,900 for education)
- Availability: pre-orders opened on October 28, with India orders opening at 10:40 pm IST, and sales from November 6
Only the 14-inch model with M6 has been announced so far.
The iMac with M6
The 24-inch iMac also gets the M6 chip.
| Model | US price | India price | India education price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU | From $1,499 | ₹1,74,900 | ₹1,68,900 |
| 12-core CPU, 12-core GPU | From $1,699 | ₹1,99,900 | ₹1,87,900 |
Pre-orders opened on October 28, and it goes on sale on November 6.
The iPad mini with OLED display
The new iPad mini has an OLED screen and the A20 Pro chip. It starts at $699 in the US. In India, it starts at ₹82,900 for the Wi-Fi model and ₹1,00,900 for Wi-Fi + Cellular. The previous model started at ₹49,900 in India, so this is a big increase.
M6 MacBook Pro or touchscreen MacBook Pro: which should you buy?
| 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 | 14-inch MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR | |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | M6 | M5 Pro (M5 Max also available) |
| Display | Liquid Retina XDR | Tandem OLED, touch, 120Hz |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Dynamic Island | Not mentioned in the reports | Yes |
| Starting price in the US | $1,999 | $2,899 |
| Starting price in India | ₹2,39,900 | ₹3,49,900 |
| Release | November 6 | November 6 (US), November 9 (India) |
The touchscreen model costs $900 more in the US and ₹1,10,000 more in India at the starting level, and it has a different chip family, so you cannot assume that one is faster in everything.
The M6 MacBook Pro makes sense if you want a new, fast MacBook Pro for coding, study, office work and general creative work, and you do not need touch or OLED.
The touchscreen MacBook Pro makes sense if you edit video, grade colour, do 3D work or design, and you want the brighter OLED panel, more memory, and touch controls in supported apps.
Wait for reviews if you are not sure. Independent tests of the touch experience, the OLED display, battery life and performance have not been published yet.
What we still do not know
- How well touch works in everyday use, and in how many apps
- Real-world battery life, which is different from Apple’s “up to 24 hours”
- How the M6 compares with the M5 Pro and M5 Max in real work
- Whether the OLED screen has any problems, such as fingerprints or glare in daylight
- Whether Apple will bring touch to the MacBook Air or iMac. An earlier Bloomberg report said that Apple was waiting for the reception of the MacBook Pro before deciding
How to pre-order in India
- Open Apple India’s online store, or the Apple Store app.
- Choose the model and the configuration (chip, memory and storage).
- Check the education price if you are a student, a parent or a teacher who is eligible.
- Check bank offers and trade-in values at the time of ordering. They change.
- Complete the order. Deliveries and store sales are listed from November 6 for the M6 MacBook Pro and iMac, and from November 9 for the touchscreen MacBook Pro.
FAQs
Has Apple launched a touchscreen MacBook Pro?
Yes. On October 28, 2026, Apple announced the MacBook Pro with a PROLED XDR display, which is the first Mac with a touchscreen.
Does the touchscreen MacBook Pro use the M6 chip?
No. It uses M5 Pro or M5 Max. Apple announced a separate 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 on October 27.
What is the price of the new MacBook Pro in India?
The M6 MacBook Pro starts at ₹2,39,900. The touchscreen model starts at ₹3,49,900 for the 14-inch M5 Pro, and goes up to ₹5,89,900 for the 16-inch M5 Max.
When can I buy the new MacBook Pro?
Pre-orders opened on October 28. The M6 MacBook Pro goes on sale on November 6. The touchscreen model arrives on November 6 in the US, and Apple’s India store lists November 9.
Was the Apple event streamed live?
No. Apple did not hold a keynote or a livestream. It announced the products by press release and at a hands-on session for journalists in Los Angeles.
Is the MacBook Air or the MacBook Neo updated?
Not in this week’s announcements, based on the reports that we reviewed.
Is the touchscreen MacBook Pro worth the extra money?
It depends on your work. It is aimed at video, 3D and design professionals. If you mostly browse, code and write documents, the M6 MacBook Pro or a cheaper Mac may be enough. Wait for independent reviews.
This article is based on Apple’s announcements and press reports as of October 29, 2026. Prices, offers and release dates can change, so check Apple’s official pages before you buy.