Apple's Oct 28 event may bring touchscreen MacBook Pro

Apple's October 28 event is worth watching for more than its hardware. The rumored touchscreen MacBook Pro would mark a notable change for the MacBook Pro line, and it raises the question of how Apple sees touch fitting into professional workflows.

The event also comes right after a run of smart home and TV releases, including HomeView, HomePod mini 2 and a new Apple TV 4K. Taken together, it signals Apple is pushing across its ecosystem at once.

The invitation's tagline, "Pro and tell," puts the spotlight on professional users. For creators, developers and IT teams, the real question is whether new models will meaningfully change daily workflows or simply add options.