Quick answer: Apple is expected to hold an event on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, with an online video presentation plus a hands-on session for press. The headline product is expected to be Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook, an OLED MacBook Pro, alongside an M6 iMac, an M6 14-inch MacBook Pro and an OLED iPad mini. Reports suggest the new Macs could reach stores around 6 November. None of this is confirmed by Apple yet.
Because the event is in the US, it will fall late on 27 October or early on 28 October in India. We’ll cover what’s actually announced, with Indian prices, as soon as it happens.
What Apple is expected to announce
1. Touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro
- Apple’s first Mac with a touchscreen, a change Apple resisted for years.
- OLED display, offered as a higher-end option alongside the current mini-LED MacBook Pro.
- Reported to be thinner and lighter than the current MacBook Pro.
- Expected to use the existing M5 Pro and M5 Max chips rather than new M6 chips.
- It might have been branded “MacBook Ultra”, but Gurman now expects it to stay in the MacBook Pro line.
2. M6 iMac
A chip upgrade to the new M6, plus new colours. No major design change is expected.
3. M6 14-inch MacBook Pro
The entry-level MacBook Pro moves to the M6 chip while keeping its current design.
4. OLED iPad mini
The iPad mini is expected to get an OLED display and the A20 Pro chip, replacing the model released in 2024.
Expected timeline
| Date | What | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 23 October | iPhone Duo on sale in India | Confirmed |
| 27 October | Mac and iPad event | Reported (Bloomberg) |
| 30 October | HomePod mini 2 | Reported |
| Around 6 November | New Macs and iPad mini in stores | Reported (Apple Store reset planned for 5–6 November) |
What about prices?
No prices have been reported. Macworld notes that Apple raised some prices in June, so increases are possible. Touchscreen OLED models are expected to sit above today’s MacBook Pro prices. In India, new Macs usually go on sale a little after the US, with prices published on Apple’s India website on launch day.
Should you wait to buy a Mac?
- Yes, if you were about to buy a MacBook Pro, iMac or iPad mini. New models are expected within weeks, and older models often get festive and clearance discounts.
- No need to wait for a MacBook Air if it suits you; it isn’t expected at this event.
- Diwali timing: with Diwali on 8 November, Indian retailers may offer deals on current models just as new ones arrive.
Apple’s first foldable is also launching this week. Read our iPhone Duo price in India guide.
Frequently asked questions
When is Apple’s October 2026 Mac event?
Bloomberg reports 27 October 2026. Apple hasn’t officially confirmed it.
Will the new MacBook Pro have a touchscreen?
That is the main expectation: an OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro using M5 Pro and M5 Max chips.
When will the new Macs go on sale?
Reports point to around 6 November in the US. India availability is usually announced on launch day.
What time will Apple’s event be in India?
Apple usually streams at 10 AM US Pacific time, which would be 10:30 PM IST on 27 October, if it follows that pattern.
Sources: Macworld (citing Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman); MacRumors; 9to5Mac. All product details are reports until Apple announces them.
