Apple's resistance to a mouse continued with the resistance to having a mouse pointer.

A Surface Pro running MacOS would be the real game changer.

Being touch-first is much more inefficient than using a mouse and keyboard.

The pageantry of taps and swipes needed add up to a lot of time, and knowing the difference, it can be difficult to justify the effort. Maybe I'm missing a detail.

Apple is excellent at introducing technology to beginners (just use your finger), it doesn't mean it's the most productive or effective.