Apple Reverses Steve Jobs Touchscreen Ban

<p>Apple is reportedly preparing a late-October hardware event to unveil its <strong>first touch-screen MacBook</strong> alongside refreshed <strong>M6-powered MacBook Pro and iMac models</strong> and a <strong>new iPad mini</strong>. This anticipated late-month showcase follows a smart home presentation scheduled for October 13, which is expected to highlight a <strong>Siri-centered hub, HomePod mini, and Apple TV</strong>. These rapid developments coincide with leadership changes under <strong>new CEO John Ternus</strong>, signaling a much faster product release schedule. Furthermore, industry analysts note that these upcoming devices will directly compete with rivals like <strong>Microsoft</strong>, which recently launched its own AI-focused Surface laptop.</p>