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SirMaster · 2026-10-28T17:32:01.000Z

I mean it seems like a good idea to me for mobile app development, being able to touchscreen the simulator.

giwook · 2026-10-28T17:33:34.000Z

That seems like a great use case for it.

How many Macbook Pro owners are mobile app developers though?

SirMaster · 2026-10-28T17:36:29.000Z

Not sure, but I bet most mobile app developers are MacBook users haha.

I mean it's a $400 up-charge over the same model without touchscreen. Not that unreasonable if you are a heavy app developer IMO.

whynotminot · 2026-10-28T17:47:15.000Z

They sell other equally capable MacBook pros if this isn’t your use case?

giwook · 2026-10-28T17:54:25.000Z

But without the new screen, which is genuinely impressive and a noticeable upgrade.

whynotminot · 2026-10-28T18:11:13.000Z

And nicer new screens cost more money!

You don’t have to touch it?

Kwpolska · 2026-10-28T17:50:22.000Z

Is it really that useful if you need to test on real hardware anyway?

hirvi74 · 2026-10-28T17:52:34.000Z

Simulation is already great, and one can (and should) test their app on device.