Apple reportedly plans touchscreen MacBook Pro and updated iPad Mini for October 27

Apple is reportedly preparing to introduce a MacBook Pro with a touchscreen and an updated iPad Mini “on or around” October 27. Bloomberg reported the plans, which have not been confirmed by Apple.

The reported event would come two weeks after Apple’s announced October 13 event, which is rumored to focus on smart home products. Bloomberg says the late October event will include an online video presentation and an in-person component for the press, similar to what it reports Apple is planning for October 13.

Bloomberg reports that Apple plans MacBook Pros that are lighter than current models, with touchscreen OLED displays and iPhone-like Dynamic Island interfaces. It also reports that Apple is planning MacBook Pros that retain the current design but use the M6 chip introduced with the new Mac Mini.

The iPad Mini, last refreshed in 2024, is reportedly due for a front-facing camera moved to the tablet’s landscape side and a revamped speaker system, Bloomberg says.