Apple has announced its second special event of October, scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, at 10 a.m. Pacific Time in Los Angeles. The event carries the tagline “Pro and tell,” hinting at a possible focus on professional hardware, particularly the MacBook Pro lineup.

The announcement follows Apple's October 13 “Welcome home” event in New York City, where the company introduced the new HomeView smart display, HomePod mini 2, and Apple TV 4K.

Touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro Expected to Lead the Event

One of the biggest rumored announcements is Apple's first MacBook Pro featuring both a touchscreen and an OLED display. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is preparing redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch models with several notable upgrades.

The rumored new MacBook Pro models could feature:

  ●OLED displays for improved contrast and deeper blacks

  ●Touchscreen support, marking a major change for the MacBook Pro

  ●Dynamic Island, making its debut on Apple's Mac lineup

  ●A significantly lighter design compared with current models

  ●M5 Pro and M5 Max chips for improved performance

If these reports are accurate, the upcoming MacBook Pro could represent one of the most substantial changes to Apple's professional laptop lineup in years.

OLED iPad mini Also on the Way

Apple may also unveil a redesigned iPad mini featuring an OLED display. The updated tablet is reportedly expected to include a revamped speaker system and a relocated FaceTime camera.

An OLED panel could deliver better contrast and more vibrant colors, while the speaker and camera changes would offer additional hardware improvements. Apple has not officially confirmed the new iPad mini or its launch timing.

M6 iMac and Entry-Level MacBook Pro

Beyond the higher-end MacBook Pro models, Apple is reportedly preparing updates to its more accessible Mac lineup.

The rumored products include a new iMac and an entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by Apple's upcoming M6 chip. Both devices are expected to retain designs similar to their current versions, with performance improvements taking center stage.

These models could give users more options to upgrade to Apple's next-generation silicon without opting for the redesigned, higher-end MacBook Pro.

What to Expect From Apple's October 28 Event

Apple's “Pro and tell” event could bring updates across its Mac and iPad product lines, with the touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro potentially serving as the headline announcement.

The company has yet to officially confirm the rumored hardware lineup. More details should emerge during the event on October 28 at 10 a.m. PT.

Source: 9to5mac