GoKawiilApple's new MacBook Pro lets users disable touchscreen via Accessibility settings
Apple's new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display introduces a touchscreen, but users who don't want it can turn it off entirely through System Settings > Accessibility > Touch, using the 'Ignore Touch Gestures' toggle. This also disables touch input for Sidecar. Users can alternatively customize individual gestures or enable Touch Accommodations and AssistiveTouch instead of disabling touch completely.
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The availability of a full on/off toggle suggests Apple anticipated mixed reactions to a touchscreen on the MacBook Pro, a feature long requested by some users but resisted by others accustomed to trackpad-only interaction. Offering granular gesture customization alongside a blanket disable option indicates Apple is trying to accommodate both camps without forcing a single interaction model.
- New MacBook Pro ships with a touchscreen as a headline feature.
- Touch can be fully disabled via Accessibility settings, also affecting Sidecar.
- Individual gestures can be customized instead of an all-or-nothing toggle.
Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) — If you're using Sidecar to extend touch and stylus input from your iPad to your Mac, the Apple Pencil makes that experience far more precise and natural. It pairs seamlessly with iPads that support Sidecar, letting you sketch, annotate, and navigate with pinpoint accuracy. It's a great complement to any touch-based workflow discussed in this article.
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