According to PhoneArena , the late CEO Steve Jobs once stated that touchscreen MacBooks "didn't work and were very bad ergonomically." More than a decade later, Apple remains one of the few laptop manufacturers that doesn't offer one. However, recent reports suggest Apple may change its mind and release a new MacBook model with a touchscreen in late 2026 or early 2027.
Is Apple about to break Steve Jobs' 'vow' for the sake of profit?
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However, this isn't the first time Apple has contradicted Steve Jobs' statements. He once claimed that nobody wanted large-screen smartphones, yet the 6.9-inch iPhone 17 Pro Max is currently the company's best-selling product. Steve Jobs' era is over, and now Apple seems to have only one motivation: profit. If producing MacBooks with touchscreens is financially beneficial, Apple will not hesitate to do it.
Apple no longer listens to Steve Jobs.
Although the idea of touchscreen laptops remains controversial, the reality is that using touchscreens on laptops often doesn't provide a good experience. Tests on Windows laptops with touchscreens have shown that touching the screen is often inconvenient.
Back in the 2010s, when Windows laptops often had poor-quality trackpads, touchscreens could be considered a temporary solution. However, the situation has changed. Apple still offers superior trackpads, and many competitors have also significantly improved the quality of their trackpads. As a result, users rarely use touchscreens on laptops anymore.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5x is designed to switch between laptop and tablet modes when needed.
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The only exception is laptop models like the Lenovo Yoga, which offer the ability to switch between laptop and tablet modes. In this case, the touchscreen truly comes into play, similar to devices like the iPad or Galaxy Tab. However, that's a different type of device and explains why products like the Surface Pro and iPad Pro have become so popular.
The battle between Steve Jobs' legacy and Apple's current profitability continues, and the future of touchscreen MacBooks is something to look forward to.
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