Touchscreen MacBook live blog: On the ground at Apple’s launch event

Apple is expected to unveil a touchscreen MacBook Pro, signaling a major shift in its long-standing position against touch-first Macs and validating demand for hybrid laptop experiences. For CIOs, this matters because Apple’s move could reshape end-user expectations, influence device refresh and standardization decisions, and force IT teams to reassess app UX, support models, and training for a new interaction paradigm across the Mac fleet.