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Apple is preparing to unveil new Mac hardware, including a redesigned MacBook Pro with an OLED touchscreen, a lighter build and a Dynamic Island-style cutout, according to Bloomberg. The event is also expected to bring a 14-inch MacBook Pro, a new iMac running the M6 chip recently introduced in the Mac Mini, and an updated iPad Mini with an OLED display and a repositioned selfie camera on the landscape edge.
Apple's French regulatory website briefly listed a Smart Folio accessory with model number A3632, which doesn't match any current product. The filing, dated September 8, 2026, shows different recycled-material and rare-earth-element content compared to the existing iPad mini Smart Folio, according to MacRumors.
Apple is reportedly inviting media to an all-day product event in Los Angeles on October 28, where it will unveil its first touchscreen MacBooks alongside a refreshed iPad mini and M6-powered MacBook, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The touchscreen models, expected in 14- and 16-inch sizes with OLED displays and M5 Pro or M5 Max chips, will reportedly be lighter and redesigned, while a separate 14-inch MacBook will keep a familiar design with a base M6 chip.
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple has begun sending media invites for an event in Los Angeles on October 28, moved from a previously reported date a day earlier. Expected announcements include the first touchscreen, OLED MacBook Pro models in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes, an OLED iPad mini, and updated iMac and entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro models running Apple's M6 chip.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple's upcoming iPad mini refresh will be priced significantly higher than the current $599 model, possibly near $799. The redesign is expected to bring the tablet's first OLED display, thinner bezels, an upgraded speaker system, and a chip believed to be the A20 Pro also used in iPhone 18 Pro models.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple plans to debut its first touchscreen laptop, possibly called the MacBook Ultra, around October 27. The same announcement is expected to include a redesigned iPad Mini with an OLED screen, plus updated 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac models carrying the new M6 chip.
Bloomberg reports Apple plans a second event this month, around October 27, to introduce its first touchscreen MacBook Pros in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes with OLED displays and Dynamic Island, reportedly powered by M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. The report also says Apple will debut a new OLED iPad mini with a relocated FaceTime camera and updated speakers, plus M6-powered iMac and entry-level MacBook Pro models that look similar to current versions.
9to5Mac's daily podcast episode for October 8, 2026 rounds up top Apple news, including rumors about a new iPad mini and updates to iCloud+. The episode is sponsored by Stuff, a task-management app, and Roborock, which is running Fall Prime Day discounts on its robot vacuum lineup.
Bloomberg reports Apple plans a Mac and iPad event around October 27th, roughly two weeks after an October 13th event focused on smart home products. The new lineup is said to include thinner MacBook Pros with touchscreen OLED displays and a Dynamic Island-style interface, alongside separate M6-chip MacBook Pros keeping the current design. An updated iPad Mini is also expected, with a repositioned front camera and a new speaker system.
A recent rumor claims that the upcoming OLED iPad mini will feature a 60Hz refresh rate, despite reports of a 120Hz option in some sources. The device is expected to include other upgrades such as an OLED screen, a new A20 Pro chip, and a redesigned, more water-resistant body, with a launch anticipated later this month. However, the display refresh rate remains uncertain and could disappoint buyers expecting ProMotion support.
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event has started and runs until early Thursday morning, offering significant discounts on a wide range of electronics, including headphones, home entertainment devices, Pixel 11 phones, iPad Mini with A17 Pro chip, and the M5 MacBook Air. The deals are now organized in a sortable table for easier browsing, with additional deals and category roundups to follow.
Sources indicate that Apple will introduce new products during the final week of October, following its October 13 event. The company is expected to reveal updates including new Macs and an OLED iPad mini, though details on the specific products and announcement format remain unconfirmed. This second wave of releases would follow the launch of the iPhone Duo on October 23 and Apple’s quarterly earnings report.