Apple only just wrapped up an event focused on its smart home products, but the company's October launch calendar isn't finished yet. Another announcement is scheduled for the end of the month, and this time the spotlight shifts to computers and tablets.

On October 28, Apple is expected to unveil a batch of new Mac and iPad models. As with this week's smart home event, press representatives have been invited to go hands-on with the new hardware. Don't expect a physical keynote, though — the devices will most likely be announced through blog posts published on Apple's website.

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What's expected on October 28?

Bloomberg editor Mark Gurman, one of the most reliable sources on all things Apple, reports that new MacBook and iPad models will be introduced at the event. The list also includes a model that has been a long time coming: a touchscreen MacBook with an OLED panel.

According to the details shared by Gurman, the devices expected to take center stage are:

  • MacBook with an OLED touchscreen
  • iPad mini with an OLED display
  • 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M6 chip
  • A new iMac

In other words, October 28 looks set to bring a sizable lineup of new hardware. The touchscreen MacBook in particular stands out as a first in Apple's history, and it's the model enthusiasts have been waiting for the most.