Windows 11 currently has some problems. While it includes new AI features, they feel unfinished, and the operating system receives frequent bugs and lacks refinement in its design. It’s a bit rough around the edges. However, one advantage Windows 11 has over macOS is touchscreen support.
At CES 2026, Intricuit introduced a touchscreen accessory for MacBooks called the “Magic Screen.” It easily attaches to MacBook Air and Pro models using a USB-C connection, letting users interact with their laptops directly on the screen – and it even works with a stylus!
The Intricuit Magic Screen is compatible with most M-series MacBooks, except for the M1 MacBook Air. It works with various sizes of both the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, but adding touch functionality can be expensive, potentially increasing the cost of a device like a MacBook Pro to $2,500 or more.
Connecting a digitizer to a laptop isn’t very neat, and you could accidentally damage the computer if you try to close the lid while the Intricuit Magic Screen is still attached. A small bump on the bottom is designed to prevent this from happening.
The Intricuit Magic Screen is expected to cost $139 when it becomes available through a Kickstarter campaign. You can visit the Intricuit website to sign up for updates and be notified when it launches.
Although I tease Apple for being behind Microsoft in touchscreen technology, I admire Intricuit for trying to offer a solution. Devices like the Magic Screen can attract specific customers and help drive innovation in the overall market.
For years, users have been requesting touchscreen capabilities on Mac computers, but Apple hasn’t added them. Some believe touchscreens are better suited for devices like the iPad, while others point out that completely redesigning macOS to work well with touch would be a massive undertaking.
Although those points have some validity, I believe touch interaction has become common enough to justify continued development. Users shouldn’t need extra accessories just to zoom in on a webpage, like they would on a tablet or phone.
Rumors of a touchscreen MacBook have swirled for years, including a recent report last October.
Apple generally focuses on perfecting products rather than being the first to market. However, Microsoft introduced touchscreen capabilities to Windows computers more than 12 years ago, giving Apple ample time to refine the idea and truly innovate in touchscreen technology.
Now, MacBook users can enjoy an input method originally created for Windows 8, thanks to Intricuit.
Do you think Apple should add touch support to Macs? Let me know in the comments.
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2026-01-07 22:09