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New MacBook accessory adds touch support to your display

The first touch-enabled Mac is rumored to launch later this year, but a new third-party ‘Magic Screen’ accessory says it can bring touch to existing MacBook Air and MacBook Pro displays.

‘Magic Screen’ accessory attaches to Mac displays and adds touch functionality

Do you wish the Mac supported touch? Reporting indicates you’ll get your wish with the new MacBook Pro later this year.

But if you’re not looking to buy a whole new computer, a forthcoming accessory could be the answer.

The Intricuit Magic Screen is launching soon on Kickstarter, and claims it can add touch support to your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro.

The new accessory, which will start at $139 for backers, is “the first snap-on touchscreen for your MacBook.”

Magic Screen attaches to your MacBook display using built-in magnets, then connects via USB-C to your Mac.

Per the website:

Tap, swipe, and zoom with intuitive precision. Navigate with ease. Scrolling webpages and zooming in on photos is direct and effortless.

Comes ready with its own stylus that supports pressure sensitivity and stylus hover. It’s the affordable alternative to bulky drawing tablets and iPads.

The exact timing of the Kickstarter launch is unknown, as is the shipping timeline.

You can find videos showing how Magic Screen works on Intricuit’s website.

Are you interested in getting a Magic Screen for your Mac when it launches? Let us know in the comments.

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Ryan got his start in journalism as an Editor at MacStories, where he worked for four years covering Apple news, writing app reviews, and more. For two years he co-hosted the Adapt podcast on Relay FM, which focused entirely on the iPad. As a result, it should come as no surprise that his favorite Apple device is the iPad Pro.