Gallery: Apple's New MacBook Pro Has a 'Touch Bar' on the Keyboard

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    The new MacBook Pro Touch Bar is an OLED strip at the top the keyboard, where the function keys previously were.
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    An aerial shot of the Touch Bar.
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    The Touch Bar provides customizable, situational controls for popular apps like Final Cut Pro.
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    Because the Touch Bar uses high resolution OLED technology, you can scroll through a photo stream on your keyboard.
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    The new MacBook Pro display is brighter than its predecessor, with a higher contrast ratio and more colors as well.
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    Upgraded speakers give the new MacBook Pro a sound boost, but you should still probably stick to headphones.
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    The 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro side by side.
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    Apple will also sell a version of the MacBook Pro with no Touch Bar, for those who want an entry-level (but still pricey) device.
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