Safari beta hints at touch input for Apple's first touchscreen MacBook

New UI elements in Safari in the macOS beta are designed for touch input: tabs lift and enlarge when dragged, and context menus open with a long press. The clues point to Apple preparing macOS for its first touchscreen MacBook, expected at an October 28 event.

• Safari tabs in the macOS beta lift and enlarge when dragged
• Tab context menus open via long press, with the Ask Siri option removed
• Apple's event is expected October 28; the new MacBook may ship with macOS 27.2