Apple has made a notable update to its Safari Technology Preview (version 254), which is a testing platform for web technologies on macOS. The update changes how macOS handles zooming within webpages when using the pinch-to-zoom gesture, a feature typically associated with touchscreens. This change has sparked speculation that Apple may be working on a Mac with a touchscreen, as similar features have appeared in earlier versions of macOS. In the latest macOS 27.2 beta 3, developers have discovered hints of touchscreen functionality embedded in the code. One of the key updates involves the addition of live pinch-to-zoom on macOS, which allows content to remain clear and sharp during the gesture. This means that fixed and sticky elements—like navigation bars or banners—will follow the zoom in real time, rather than shifting position after the gesture is completed. Currently, when users perform the pinch-to-zoom gesture on a trackpad, Safari enlarges the webpage in a way that resembles zooming an image. This results in a blurry rendering during the zoom, with the page being recalculated only after the gesture is released. This process can sometimes cause delays or require an update to correctly position elements after zooming. For example, a banner at the top of a webpage might be enlarged along with the rest of the content but then repositioned once the zoom is complete. With the new update, Safari will use a method similar to that found on iOS devices, which allows for real-time rendering during the zoom. This means there is no blur, and elements remain in their correct positions throughout the gesture. This kind of smooth, real-time zooming is more commonly associated with touchscreen devices, suggesting that Apple may be preparing for a future where Macs could support touchscreen capabilities.