Group 1 - Apple plans to launch its first MacBook Pro with a touchscreen, expected to be released in late 2026 or early 2027, with new models codenamed K114 and K116 [1] - The new MacBook Pro models will be thinner and lighter, featuring M6 series chips, and are expected to be priced several hundred dollars higher than current models [1] - The design will replace the existing "notch" with a "punch-hole" display, allowing the screen to show content around the camera [1] Group 2 - Apple has historically been cautious about touchscreen integration in Macs, with past leadership expressing skepticism about the suitability of touch interfaces for vertical operations [2] - Concerns about touchscreen Macs cannibalizing iPad sales have diminished as iPad growth has plateaued, while touchscreen features have become standard in PCs [2] - The introduction of the iPad Magic Keyboard has shown user acceptance of a hybrid touch and keyboard interface, indicating a shift in consumer preferences [2] Group 3 - Apple recently launched the M5 chip, which significantly enhances performance, with AI processing capabilities increasing by 3.5 times and graphics processing speed improving by 1.6 times [3] - The M5 chip is built on a third-generation 3nm process and supports up to 10 CPU cores, with a memory bandwidth of 153GB/s, nearly 30% higher than the previous M4 chip [3] - The introduction of a touchscreen MacBook Pro may help Apple attract more consumers and enhance its competitiveness in the PC market [3] Group 4 - According to IDC, Apple's PC shipments reached 6.8 million units in Q3 2025, capturing a 9.0% market share, which represents a year-over-year growth of 13.7% [4] - Lenovo leads the market with 25.5% share, followed by HP at 19.8% and Dell at 13.3% [4]