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Quick thoughts about the new MacBook Pro

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Briefings

John Ternus presented the new MacBook Pro at an all-day event in Los Angeles on October 28, 2026. The device features the same M5 Pro and M5 Max chips as previous models, a new PROLED XDR touchscreen display, and a 15% weight reduction. The 14-inch model weighs 3.0 pounds (1.38kg) and the 16-inch model weighs 4.0 pounds (1.80kg), with a 22-hour battery life. The new design includes a light-up Apple logo on the back, a minor touch interface adaptation, and a developer test in Xcode on the iOS simulator. The article notes that Apple is not introducing new chips but is keeping older M5 Pro and Max models in stock.

Key points

• John Ternus presented the new MacBook Pro at an all-day event in Los Angeles on October 28, 2026.
• The 14-inch model weighs 3.0 pounds (1.38kg) and the 16-inch model weighs 4.0 pounds (1.80kg), representing a 15% weight reduction.

Context

This article reports on the new MacBook Pro launch by John Ternus, who stated he expects to learn more during the event. The device uses the same M5 Pro and M5 Max chips as previous models, with no new chips released. The new design includes a PROLED XDR touchscreen and a light-up Apple logo on the back. The author notes that Apple is keeping older M5 Pro and Max models in stock while introducing a new body design.

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The evidence is limited to a single author's unverified thoughts from an all-day event. Battery life claims are unverified. The specific date of the event is October 28, 2026, but the exact location is not confirmed beyond Los Angeles.

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