Tablets have become essential tools for everything from streaming shows to taking notes in meetings but finding one that delivers premium performance without premium pricing remains a challenge. Apple dominates the tablet market because of the tight ecosystem integration and refined hardware; the 11-inch iPad with the A16 chip is the most affordable entry point into that experience. Currently priced at $299 on Amazon after its standard $349 retail price,
According to a new X (formerly Twitter) from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the Cupertino giant is finally gearing up to include a touch panel on the MacBook Pro next year. Kuo took to X and said, "This [MacBook models with a touch panel] shift appears to reflect Apple's long-term observation of iPad user behavior, indicating that in certain scenarios, touch controls can enhance both productivity and the overall user experience."