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Apple announces product launch event for Oct. 28. Analysts expect touchscreen laptop

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Apple has invited media to a launch event on Oct. 28 in Los Angeles, hinting at new high-end Macs with the tagline 'Pro and tell.' Analysts expect a touchscreen notebook, a first for the company.

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01Summary

  1. 01Apple sent invitations on Monday for an 'Apple Experience in Los Angeles' on Oct. 28, using the tagline 'Pro and tell'.
  2. 02Analyst Ben Reitzes of Melius Research expects new Macs including a touchscreen notebook this autumn.
  3. 03The event will be Apple's third launch under CEO John Ternus, who succeeded Tim Cook last month.
  4. 04Apple's iMac desktop has not been updated since October 2024.
  5. 05Mac sales accounted for about 10% of Apple's revenue in the most recent quarter.

02Why it matters

This event could mark Apple's first touchscreen laptop, a significant shift in product strategy, and offers insight into John Ternus's approach as new CEO. The launch may also boost Apple's AI credentials, which are tied to its Mac chips.

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