Apple Announces Redesigned MacBook Pro with Touchscreen and OLED Display
Apple has unveiled new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models featuring the company's first touchscreen interface and tandem OLED display technology.
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Apple has unveiled new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models featuring the company's first touchscreen interface and tandem OLED display technology.
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