Apple is reportedly planning a second product launch event in late October, with details pointing to an October 27 date. Multiple outlets cite a Bloomberg report saying Apple will debut what would be its first touchscreen MacBook alongside an updated iPad mini and additional Mac and iPad hardware. The event is said to include both an online video presentation and an in-person component for members of the media.
The earlier October 13 Apple event is expected to focus on smart home products, with reports describing that launch as the lead-in to this later hardware-focused event. For the rumored touchscreen MacBook, coverage suggests the models would be thinner and lighter than current MacBook Pro devices and would use updated Apple silicon chips in the M6 family. The iPad mini is described as getting an OLED display update, along with new chip and camera/speaker changes, according to separate outlet-specific reporting.
While the outlets agree on the timing and broad product list, they differ slightly in emphasis—some focus on the touchscreen MacBook’s design and feature set, while others highlight the iPad mini’s OLED upgrade and media-handling format for the launch.
