Apple May Add Touch Screens to Macs

The transcript discusses Apple's shift towards integrating touch screens into their Mac products, a move expected to start around 2025 with new MacBook Pro models featuring OLED displays. This change is driven by the need to boost Mac sales, which are outperforming iPad sales. The discussion highlights Apple's previous resistance to touch screens to protect iPad sales and compares Apple's strategy with competitors who have already adopted touch technology. The impact on Apple's revenue and ecosystem is considered, along with the implications for operating systems and app integration, noting that iOS and Mac OS will remain distinct but unified in app functionality.

Why has Apple historically resisted adding touchscreens to Macs?

• Because of high production costs

• Due to technical limitations

• To focus on iPhone development

• To maintain the uniqueness of iPads

What is the expected year for Apple to introduce touchscreens to Macs?

• 2026

• 2025

• 2024

• 2023

Which of the following companies have already adopted touchscreen technology in their laptops?

• Nokia

• Apple

• Microsoft

• Sony

How does Apple plan to address the decline in iPad sales?

• By reducing iPad prices

• By introducing new iPad models

• By enhancing Mac features

• By merging iPadOS with macOS

Will Apple merge iPadOS and macOS as part of their new strategy?

• No, they will remain separate

• Yes, they will merge them

• Only for certain devices

• They will merge in the future