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Apple's John Ternus stated that the Mac is primarily designed for indirect input methods like trackpads and keyboards, but acknowledges that touch input can be convenient in certain situations.

TechnologyConsumer ElectronicsDesign PhilosophyOct 28, 2026score 0.172 posts · 0 replies across 1 instances
The discussion revolves around Apple's John Ternus discussing the role of touchscreens on Mac computers, highlighting Apple's historical resistance to touchscreen Macs and the potential benefits of touch input. This matters as it reflects Apple's design philosophy and evolving approach to user interface technology.

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Apple's John Ternus stated that the Mac is primarily designed for indirect input methods like trackpads and keyboards, but acknowledges that touch input can be convenient in certain situations.
Parent: Consumer ElectronicsEntity: Mac ComputersImpact: neutralDate: Oct 28, 2026 - Oct 29, 2026Target: Apple's design philosophy for Mac computers

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John Ternus says the Mac is "first and foremost an indirect input device", but touch is "comfortable and handy" sometimes; Apple long resisted touchscreen Macs (Steven Levy/Wired) https://www.wired.com/story/the-inside-story-of-why-apple-finally-brought-a-touch-display-to-the-mac http://www.techmeme.com/261028/p40#a261028p40
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Apple's John Ternus talks touchscreen Mac (with product video) “The Mac is first and foremost an indirect input device, built around the trackpad and keyboard. But I think there’s times when it’s comfortable and handy to have touch.” https://www.ped30.com/2026/10/29/apple-touchscreen-mac-ternus/
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