The new MacBook Pro has also been rumored to feature a row of new customizable touchscreen keys, or, OLED “Control Strip,” according to 9 to 5 Mac.

Instead, the blog states that the Apple would be featuring an upgraded version of the USB connector (potentially named USB Type-C), and the MacBook Pro would also include Apple’s Thunderbolt 3 port. Macotakara, a Japanese tech blog, suggested that the “new” MacBook Pro would no longer have the original USB ports that would connect to pieces like a hard drive.Three new laptops are rumored to debut (including a newly improved MacBook Pro), according to Apple Insider.So what else can be expected from the new generation of Macs? Here are the top five rumors surrounding Apple’s latest product launch. Many have been anticipating the release of a new lineup of Macs, and the new models should be impressive if the tech rumors hold true. Of course, since nothing has been officially confirmed by Apple, it would be best for tech enthusiasts to take this news with a grain of salt.Recode suggested that the Macs’ debut will arrive just in time for the holiday season. The upcoming model is expected to come in 11-inch and 15-inch versions. This touchscreen OLED bar will give users easy access to their applications. An interesting addition to the upcoming device, however, is an OLED bar that will be strategically placed above the laptop's keyboard. The new MacBook Pro is expected to have a SkyLake processor and a retina display.

It was previously reported that the MacBook Air 2016 will be arriving earlier than its Pro equivalent. With Apple reportedly experiencing a rapid drop in PC sales this year, it is going to need a less expensive variation of its models.Īs for the release date of the MacBook Pro 2016, it is generally perceived to be landing sometime in the last quarter of this year. After all, the MacBook Air is Apple's answer to a cheaper version of the Pro. However, there are also those who believe that the MacBook Air will still continue to be produced. Additionally, considering the expectations that the new MacBook Pro will be much lighter and thinner than all of its predecessors, the MacBook Air may be getting the boot soon since it is famously known for being lighter and thinner. However, there is some sound reasoning behind these speculations.įor one thing, Apple has not released any updates for the MacBook Air since 2015, leading many to believe that the Cupertino tech company has shelved the lineup entirely. Despite rumors floating around of a MacBook Air 2016 coming up this year, reports are now claiming that the MacBook Pro 2016 will become the company's sole flagship.

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