The group is considering 2025 for this, the financial service Bloomberg wrote Thursday night. At the same time, no final decision has been made, and plans can still be spoiled by reference to people familiar with the effort.
While many Windows computer manufacturers offer touchscreens to their devices, Apple’s Macs do not. On the other hand, there are touch screens on the iPad, which can also be used as a computer in many usage scenarios.
So far, Apple has argued that Macs and iPads have different operating concepts and application areas. Software boss Craig Federighi said they produced prototypes of touchscreen Macs years ago, but found no added value in them.
Apple has switched Macs from Intel processors to self-developed chips over the past two years. This means that all devices are based on a single processor technology. Sales of Windows PCs fell after the boom at the start of the pandemic, while Macs increased their market share. (SDA)