Apple announced new features, like touch keys for it's new MacBook Pro computer. Photo: ReutersApple Inc unveiled a revamped MacBook Pro, adding a fingerprint reader, replacing function keys with a small touch screen and slimming down the workhorse of its computer notebook line. Customers will be able to access the new machines with Touch ID, the fingerprint reader also used on iPhones, and use the touch screen bar of keys, called the Touch Bar, to control programs and apps being used on the main screen. The MacBook Pro with Touch ID, Touch Bar and a 13-inch screen will start at $US1799 ($NZ2526), compared with $NZ1299 ($NZ1824) for the previous 13-inch product. Apple also will offer a 13-inch MacBook Pro without the Touch ID and Touch Bar for $US1499 ($NZ2105).

Source: Otago Daily Times October 27, 2016 19:51 UTC