macOS 27.2 Adds Touch Gestures Ahead of MacBook Ultra
New code in macOS Golden Gate 27.2 suggests Apple is developing touch-specific gestures for its apps. This may indicate the upcoming release of a touchscreen MacBook Ultra.
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Speculation regarding Apple's hardware roadmap significantly impacts the tech industry and consumer expectations.
macOS Golden Gate 27.2 adds code referencing new touch-specific gestures in apps like Safari, Notes, Photos , and Quick Look, a possible sign Apple is preparing to release the rumored OLED touchscreen MacBook, possibly called the "MacBook Ultra."
Code in the latest beta adds new gesture recognition tools to several Apple apps. Safari gets a touch sentinel recognizer, Photos has PXGTouchDwellGestureRecognizer, Notes has ICTouchPressGestureRecognizer, and Quick Look gets a dragTouch feature.
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