Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What is it actually like to use a touchscreen Mac? 👀 I tested it early using a touchscreen monitor—and it completely changed how I think about Apple’s rumored plans.
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Apple is rumored to be working on its first touchscreen Mac, possibly arriving with a redesigned M6 MacBook Pro. But before that happens, I wanted to see how macOS feels when you ditch the trackpad and go full touch.
Using the Alogic Aspekt Touch monitor, I tested gestures like tap, pinch-to-zoom, scrolling, and even stylus input to see what works—and what still needs serious improvement.
Check it out the monitor here!
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In this video, we break down:
* What macOS is like with touch today
* Where it surprisingly works well
* Where it completely falls apart
* Apple Pencil potential on Mac
* Why Apple may finally be ready to do this
Plus, we’ll go over the latest rumors around Apple’s touchscreen Mac launch timeline—and why it may be delayed.
Could a touchscreen Mac actually make sense… or is Apple right to resist it?
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What is it actually like to use a touchscreen Mac? 👀 I tested it early using a touchscreen monitor—and it completely changed how I think about Apple’s rumored plans.
Real quick — if you want to keep up to date with the latest Apple news and reviews, hit that subscribe button!
Apple is rumored to be working on its first touchscreen Mac, possibly arriving with a redesigned M6 MacBook Pro. But before that happens, I wanted to see how macOS feels when you ditch the trackpad and go full touch.
Using the Alogic Aspekt Touch monitor, I tested gestures like tap, pinch-to-zoom, scrolling, and even stylus input to see what works—and what still needs serious improvement.
Check it out the monitor here!
Save 5% using code: INSIDER5
Buy the monitor & stand at Alogic: https://fas.st/t/fuJhNDsH
Buy the monitor on its own at B&H: bhpho.to/48a5265
In this video, we break down:
* What macOS is like with touch today
* Where it surprisingly works well
* Where it completely falls apart
* Apple Pencil potential on Mac
* Why Apple may finally be ready to do this
Plus, we’ll go over the latest rumors around Apple’s touchscreen Mac launch timeline—and why it may be delayed.
Could a touchscreen Mac actually make sense… or is Apple right to resist it?
👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments!
Shop AppleInsider merch ➡ cottonbureau.com/people/appleinsider
Grab the LOWEST prices on Apple gear! 👇
Macs - prices.appleinsider.com/current-gen
iPads - prices.appleinsider.com/ipad
Apple Watches - prices.appleinsider.com/apple-watch
AirPods - prices.appleinsider.com/apple-airpods
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New here? AppleInsider has been around since the 1997 covering anything, and everything Apple. This YouTube channel will give you the best coverage for anything Apple related. New MacBooks? We'll cover them! New iPhones? We got you covered on that as well. Want to get the most out of your new Apple product? We've got videos to help you with that. Make sure to subscribe, comment, and share our videos!
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