Apple unveils its first MacBook Pro with a touchscreen

Apple unveiled its first MacBook Pro laptop with a touchscreen, CNN reported. The announcement marks a shift in the technology company's strategy, which for years rejected integrating touch panels into its desktop and laptop lineup.

The new machine incorporates touch sensors built directly into the display to streamline the workflow of graphic designers, musicians and software developers. The technology is meant to allow the use of virtual instruments, sketching and direct testing of applications on the system itself.

The launch is part of a restructuring of the company's commercial offering. According to Bloomberg Línea, the brand also aims to position the HomeView device as a control hub for the smart home, supported by artificial intelligence tools and voice assistance.

The foray into the touchscreen laptop segment seeks to win over high-end professional users in the face of competitors that adopted this format more than a decade ago. The effectiveness of this integration will depend on developers' response and on how well the software adapts touch gestures to an operating system originally designed for a pointer.