← All episodes

The MacBook Pro you can touch: what changes when editing?

October 29, 2026
The MacBook Pro you can touch: what changes when editing? Watch on YouTube

Until now, working on a MacBook meant moving the pointer to the content with the trackpad or mouse. On this model, you can touch the screen directly: scroll a page, zoom in on a photo with your fingers, or move elements in a presentation. Apple points to more specific uses. In Pixelmator Pro, a person

Until now, working on a MacBook meant moving the pointer to the content with the trackpad or mouse. On this model, you can touch the screen directly: scroll a page, zoom in on a photo with your fingers, or move elements in a presentation. Apple points to more specific uses. In Pixelmator Pro, users will be able to draw and make selections directly on the canvas. In Final Cut Pro, they will be able to mark a section of video, place a clip, and zoom in on a cut with a gesture. Returning to the photographer, the appeal lies in touching the area of the image she wants to adjust; for a video editor, it lies in pointing to the precise segment they are working on. The keyboard and trackpad remain available for operations that are easier to perform with them. It is worth distinguishing between two forms of compatibility. Apple says many existing applications will respond to touch from the outset because macOS will convert taps into clicks. That makes them usable, but it does not mean each one has designed new tools for fingers. Apple offers touch features in its own applications and says several third-party applications will add dedicated features later this year. Updates to Apple Creator Studio are scheduled for

Full episode: https://youtu.be/0ZQJfRS4ebw

🤖 AI-generated content: the script, voices, and images in this episode were produced using artificial intelligence tools.

#Shorts

Enjoyed the episode? Buy me a coffee ☕