Questioning the alignment: Could the late Steve Jobs have disapproved of the new MacBook design from Apple?
In a surprising turn of events, Apple is set to release a touchscreen MacBook Pro next year, contradicting the views of its late co-founder, Steve Jobs. A video of Jobs' statement about a touchscreen MacBook, expressing his opposition to the idea, was recently resurfaced.
The news was first published on September 17, 2025, as indicated by a tweet link. Jobs, historically, was opposed to touchscreen displays on Macs due to ergonomic concerns. He famously opposed the use of a stylus for the original iPhone and stated that extended use of touch screens on vertical surfaces can cause fatigue and discomfort.
However, Apple seems to be taking a different approach in 2026. The company is rumoured to start mass production of its first MacBook models with touch displays next year, according to Apple leaker Ming-Chi Kuo. MacRumors spotted the information about the touch screen MacBook Pro from Kuo.
The upcoming touch screen MacBook Pro is expected to be an OLED MacBook Pro model. It is believed that this change reflects Apple's long-term observation of iPad user behaviour. The touch controls on the MacBook Pro are thought to enhance productivity and overall user experience, according to Kuo.
Interestingly, the iPad has been made more like a Mac, suggesting that Apple may be capable of making a Mac more like an iPad. The Apple Pencil has been credited with turning the iPad into the best drawing tablet.
It's worth noting that the article does not provide any new information about the expected touch controls enhancing productivity and overall user experience or any information about the touch screen MacBook Pro being included in any "best 2 in 1 laptops roundup."
The original iPhone's touch screen was adopted by Apple in 2007. Despite Jobs' opposition, it seems that Apple is ready to embrace touchscreens on its MacBook line, marking a significant shift in the company's strategy after Jobs' time.
The release of the touch screen MacBook Pro in 2026 will undoubtedly spark discussions and debates among tech enthusiasts, as they ponder whether this change will revolutionise the MacBook experience or lead to the same ergonomic concerns that Jobs once expressed.
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