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Apple has unveiled a MacBook Pro with an OLED touchscreen, which journalist Antonio G. Di Benedetto tried at the launch event (theverge.com). His observations give buyers in Kazakhstan a starting point: consider both the display and the lighter body. Touch complements the familiar controls, but his first impressions suggest it does not change how you work.
What happened
The new MacBook Pro features a PROLED XDR display. Di Benedetto noted deeper blacks than on current MacBook Pro models with Mini LED backlighting. He also praised its brightness and colour saturation. These are impressions from a first look at the device.
The body is thinner and lighter, and Dynamic Island has replaced the screen notch. The glowing Apple logo has returned to the lid. Touch controls are a prominent feature, but the author considers the new screen and lighter body equally important changes.
What this means for buyers in Kazakhstan
For people in Kazakhstan considering the new MacBook Pro for work, it is worth assessing picture quality and the ease of using touch separately. When choosing a laptop, you can check how often you feel inclined to reach for the screen instead of the trackpad. The addition of touch controls alone does not tell you how useful they will be for a particular task.
In macOS 27 Golden Gate, some interface elements grow larger or expand when touched. Some apps respond in the same way. Most of the gestures the journalist saw in the settings, however, duplicate actions already available on the trackpad.
Specialists who had recently started using the touchscreen MacBook Pro attended the briefings. Di Benedetto observed that they still used the keyboard and trackpad more often. Touch remained an extra option without changing their usual workflow.
Before buying, you can therefore try scrolling and tapping while doing your usual tasks. This will help you judge whether switching between the screen, keyboard and trackpad feels comfortable. Those following Apple’s device updates should focus on the experience of using the laptop itself: familiar controls still have an important role here.
What to check before choosing
The display deserves particular attention if you work with images. The author liked its blacks, brightness and colour saturation, but his assessment is based on a brief hands-on session. You can view your own photos or work materials on the screen to see how noticeable the difference is to you.
Di Benedetto also asked several briefing attendees whether they wanted Apple Pencil support. Almost all said yes. Their answers show interest in an additional way to interact with the laptop, but do not confirm that it supports this feature.
The practical next step is to try the device yourself and consult reviews based on longer use. The first hands-on experience already suggests that the keyboard and trackpad retain their role. The touchscreen’s usefulness is best assessed through the actions you repeat every day.
