macOS 27.2 hints at a touchscreen MacBook Pro with an OLED display
Apple released macOS 27.2 beta 3 for developers with gesture-recognition components for several built-in apps. The changes may support preparations for a touchscreen MacBook Pro that is expected as soon as this month, though Bloomberg has cautioned it could slip to November.
Apple released macOS 27.2 beta 3 to developers with gesture-recognition components for several built-in apps. The update adds another possible sign that the company is preparing its first touchscreen MacBook Pro.
The beta also introduces a new long-press animation for Dock icons. Researcher Aaron Perris identified the changes for MacRumors.
Touch gestures in macOS
Apple has gradually added touch-related capabilities to macOS 27. These include pull-to-refresh support and touch input in Sidecar, which allows an iPad to be used as a secondary Mac display.
Bloomberg has reported that Apple is optimizing macOS for touch control. Tapping a button or control is expected to display relevant touch options, while tapping the menu bar would automatically enlarge controls for easier navigation.
OLED display and possible timing
The upcoming MacBook Pro is also reported to feature an OLED display and be “significantly lighter” than current models. The name MacBook Ultra has also been discussed.
Apple could introduce the laptop as soon as this month, although Bloomberg cautioned that the launch could slip to November. Apple has not confirmed the touchscreen MacBook Pro or its release date.
What we know
- macOS 27.2 beta 3 includes gesture-recognition components for built-in apps.
- The Dock has gained a new long-press animation for its icons.
- The expected MacBook Pro could feature an OLED display and be significantly lighter than current models.
- The launch may come this month, though Bloomberg has warned it could move to November.
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