Tag: macbook pro

  • New Apple Watch and Mac models show up in regulatory filings

    New Apple Watch and Mac models show up in regulatory filings

    The news: Apple is preparing to launch new Apple Watch and Mac models, according to fresh filings from the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) who routinely reveals the existence of new products (via Consomac).

    Here’s what the new EEC filings show:

    • 2 new Mac models: A2442 and A2485 that run macOS 12 Monterey
    • 6 new Apple Watch models: A2473, A2474, A2475, A2476, A2477 and A2478 running watchOS 8

    Our take: No surprises here, just more evidence that we are definitely seeing new MacBook Pros and Apple Watches this Fall. iPhones, are coming too, of course.

  • Ahead of busy Fall, Apple prepares production of AirPods 3, iPhone 13 & MacBook Pros

    Ahead of busy Fall, Apple prepares production of AirPods 3, iPhone 13 & MacBook Pros

    The rumor: Apple is preparing to produce a slew of products from iPhone to MacBook Pro, according to Nikkei Asia (rating pending).

    • According to the new report, Nikkei says that iPhone 13, new AirPods and MacBook Pro models will begin production next month, in August, ahead of what will likely be a busy Fall for the Cupertino-based company
    • Apple is expected to unveil new products at an event sometime in September

    Our take: If this is true, this will be the first time new AirPods have been unveiled in the Fall since the originals back in 2016 alongside iPhone 7. I’m ecstatic to try their new design, and it looks like we’re finally getting them.

  • Gurman: New MacBook Pros launching in November ‘at the latest’

    Gurman: New MacBook Pros launching in November ‘at the latest’

    The rumor: Apple’s highly-anticipated, redesigned MacBook Pro models are no more than four months away, according to Mark Gurman (89.1% accurate, via Power On)

    Our take: This is actually really good news, considering that I was expecting this to launch this Fall at the earliest…not the latest. Still, this product can’t come soon enough as the whole world is seemingly waiting to see what Apple’s M1+ silicon looks and feels like.

  • Exclusive: Next Apple Silicon MacBook Pros may be limited to 32GB of RAM

    Exclusive: Next Apple Silicon MacBook Pros may be limited to 32GB of RAM

    The exclusive: New information seems to cast doubt on the existence of 64GB RAM options for the upcoming MacBook Pro models, a ‘downgrade’ compared to current configuration options for Intel models, AppleTrack has learned.

    • 16GB of RAM will be standard on the 16-inch MacBook Pro as it is now, but we believe there may not be a 64GB RAM option as has been suggested by other sources
    • Apple allows current 16-inch MacBook Pros powered by Intel to be configured with 16, 32, or 64GB of RAM

    Luke Miani’s take: This is a weird one folks. It seems odd that Apple would remove the option to upgrade to 64GB of RAM, and other sources have suggested that the option will remain…but the information we have received and verified indicates that 16 and 32GB will be the only options for the new machines. While this may disappoint some, I have to wonder if low demand for the more expensive $800 option for 64GB RAM contributed to Apple’s decision making here.

  • Exclusive: Upcoming MacBook Pros to feature upgraded UHS-II SD card slot

    Exclusive: Upcoming MacBook Pros to feature upgraded UHS-II SD card slot

    The exclusive: The next MacBook Pro models will feature UHS-II SD card readers, AppleTrack has learned from a trusted source.

    Luke Miani’s take: Adding UHS-II to the MacBook Pro will be a huge upgrade to video editors and photographers – you know, the people who really want SD card slots! It’s been great to hear in multiple reports that the SD Card slot is making a comeback, but to have this additional high-speed capability is great news. 

  • Exclusive: Upcoming MacBook Pros will feature backlit Touch ID button

    Exclusive: Upcoming MacBook Pros will feature backlit Touch ID button

    The exclusive: Apple’s upcoming MacBook Pro redesign will include an upgraded Touch ID sensor, according to new information obtained by AppleTrack.

    • According to new information we’ve reviewed, the upcoming MacBook Pro series will feature a revamped Touch ID button that is backlit by multiple dedicated LEDs
    • Interestingly, the Touch ID backlight is notably separate from the rest of the keyboard, suggesting that there may be unknown additional functionality tied to this key

    Luke Miani’s take: While this information may be minor, there could be additional functionality involved here. While it’s possible this could be a simple backlight like other keys, the dedicated LEDs and repeated emphasis suggest to me that additional functionality could be involved. For example, if the redesigned MacBook Pros carry over the circular ring around the sensor as found on new iMacs, the LEDs could illuminate the ring with animations when prompted to use the sensor, or to confirm sensor readings.

  • Report: M1X 14/16-inch MacBook Pro announcement in September

    Report: M1X 14/16-inch MacBook Pro announcement in September

    The rumor: Apple’s redesigned MacBook Pro models are coming late in the third quarter of 2021, according to DigiTimes (63.5% accurate).

    • The new report says the new MacBook Pros with faster Apple Silicon are coming this September, when Apple traditionally holds their iPhone event
    • Other rumors say the 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro models will be redesigned and bring back the HDMI port, SD card reader and MagSafe charging connectivity

    Our take: Second report in recent history suggesting a Fall launch for the MacBook Pros. Still a couple months of waiting on these…

  • Rumor says new 14/16-inch MacBook Pro coming October-November with M1X chip, 1080p webcam & more

    Rumor says new 14/16-inch MacBook Pro coming October-November with M1X chip, 1080p webcam & more

    The rumor: The all-new, redesigned MacBook Pro with M1X inside will be releasing in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to new source with a credible track record, dylandkt (81.3% accurate).

    dylandkt, who accurately predicted details about the new M1 iMac ahead of launch, says this is what we should expect to see on the upcoming MacBook Pro…

    • A new design with 14/16-inch display options, but no ‘MacBook Pro’ branding on the bottom bezel
    • The M1X chip with more CPU and GPU cores, and support for 4 Thunderbolt ports
    • A 1080p webcam, which would be the first-ever in a MacBook
    • Release sometime in late October or early November 2021

    Our take: I spent the morning digging through dylandkt’s Twitter account and couldn’t believe how many accurate things he had predicted. If you’re skeptical, I was, too. But dylandkt is the only source that called M1 in iPad Pro and described the exact design of the new iMac…months ahead of launch.

    https://twitter.com/dylandkt/status/1405545069059338243?s=20

  • Apple references unreleased M1X MacBook Pro in WWDC Keynote tags

    Apple references unreleased M1X MacBook Pro in WWDC Keynote tags

    The news: Apple included two tags hidden in the metadata of their WWDC 2021 keynote that point to a new MacBook Pro, as spotted first by YouTuber Max Balzer.

    Our take: I’ve seen a lot of takes that ‘this was just for SEO’ or ‘wow, Apple is so genius for optimizing the video based on rumors’ but I disagree completely. Every rumor pointed to a new MacBook Pro coming at this event, and it seems like Apple decided to push it back last minute.

  • Second rumor says new 14/16-inch MacBook Pro coming at WWDC

    Second rumor says new 14/16-inch MacBook Pro coming at WWDC

    The rumor: Apple plans to unveil 2 new versions of the MacBook Pro in just under a week, according to Wedbush (72% accurate, via MacRumors).

    • The new models will have Apple Silicon inside as a continuation of Apple’s shift away from Intel
    • Wedbush also says that new versions of iOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS will be unveiled

    Our take: 2 sources are now calling a new MacBook Pro at WWDC. I can’t wait to see it return (alongside the SD card slot, HDMI port and MagSafe).

  • New rumor says MacBook Pro ‘confirmed’ for WWDC

    New rumor says MacBook Pro ‘confirmed’ for WWDC

    The rumor: A new version of the MacBook Pro is set to be announced at WWDC, according to Jon Prosser (78.1% accurate).

    • In a response to our story about Apple potentially hinting at the launch of new MacBook models, Prosser says he “can confirm MacBook Pro is coming”
    • Mark Gurman (88.7% accurate) has also rumored a Summer launch for new MacBook Pros

    Our take: And here’s confirmation of our hunch. New MacBook Pros, at the very least, should be shown off in exactly two weeks on June 7.