UPDATED 11:00 EDT / OCTOBER 27 2016

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How to watch Apple’s MacBook Pro event today

The day has arrived for the launch of the much-anticipated MacBook Pro. This morning at its Cupertino, Calif., headquarters, Apple Inc. will start its launch event that’s rumored to be completely Mac-focused.

Here’s a look at how you can watch the Apple event as well as the latest rumors for the MacBook Pro.

How to watch the Apple event

If you are an Apple or Windows 10 user you can head to the Apple event page at 10 a.m. Pacific today to watch the live stream of the event.

You will need one of the devices below, with the relevant software to watch the Apple event.

iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: You can watch via the Safari browser and will require iOS 7.0 or later.

Mac: You will need OS X v10.8.5 or later and Safari 6.0.5 or later installed on your Mac.

Apple TV: You will need a second or third-generation Apple TV with software 6.2 or later, or a fourth generation Apple TV.  

Microsoft: You can watch on a Windows 10 PC, using the Edge browser.  

What to expect at the event: New MacBook Pro, AirPods release date, more

The main star of the Apple event today is rumored to the much-anticipated new MacBook Pro. We may also see a slightly updated version of the 13-inch MacBook Air and iMac. Apple could also provide us with an official release date for its wireless earbuds, the AirPods. Today’s event may also see the launch of a 5K external display with built-in GPU, but time will tell.

Read our article for additional details of what we could see launched at the Apple event today.

MacBook Pro – latest rumors

With Apple’s MacBook-centric launch event taking place shortly, here’s a look at the latest rumors that have been making the rounds this week.

The most significant rumor about the new MacBook Pro, over the last few months, is the addition of a secondary OLED display touch panel above the keyboard.  

Last week, a secret trademark filing by Apple was discovered, which points to the OLED display panel for the MacBook Pro being called the “Magic Toolbar.” A dummy corporation called Presto Apps America LLC filed the patent earlier this year and spent over $17,000 in filing fees. The “Magic” moniker suggests this patent is linked to Apple and its upcoming MacBook Pro OLED touch panel.

When macOS Sierra 10.12.1 was released on Monday, it seems Apple accidentally revealed the new MacBook Pro. Hidden Apple Pay images show the new MacBook Pro, together with the OLED display panel, due to be released this morning.

Leaked image showing "Magic Toolbar" on new MacBook Pro - via MacRumors

Leaked image showing “Magic Toolbar” on new MacBook Pro – via MacRumors

 

The MacBook Pro images, which were posted by MacRumors, clearly shows the “Magic Toolbar” at the top of the keyboard and a replacement for the standard function keys. The image shows the display panel working with Apple Pay and would, therefore, support Touch ID, which is built into the nearly invisible power button. The OLED display panel will be contextual and will change depending on what the user is doing on screen.

Image via Apple

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