We've been hearing rumours about Apple working on
a new 16-inch MacBook Pro since February this year. The new MacBook Pro variant
was earlier expected to launch in September this year, followed by some reports
indicating it might launch by the end of October itself. Irrespective of when
Apple launches the 16-inch MacBook Pro, fresh evidence suggests Apple is indeed
working on a new MacBook Pro variant. The 16-inch MacBook Pro is expected to
replace the existing 15-inch MacBook Pro variant, ideally, keeping the same
form factor.
An image has shown up hidden inside the latest
macOS Catalina 10.15.1 beta, spotted by MacGeneration, and it may be our first
look at the new MacBook Pro 16-inch. The file is labelled 'MacBook Pro
16,1" while the image looks like a thumbnail for a large MacBook Pro with
bezels slightly thinner than the existing 15-inch MacBook Pro model.
While these images offer us a glimpse at a new
MacBook Pro model, there's still not enough evidence to suggest the right form
factor. The 16-inch MacBook Pro model is also expected to feature a new
scissor-switch keyboard that will put an end to the highly controversial
butterfly keyboards present on existing MacBook Pro models. The new keyboard is
also expected to replace the existing butterfly keyboard design on all other
MacBook Pro models from 2020.
Besides the new keyboard design, the 16-inch
MacBook Pro model is also expected to be powered by the 9th generation Intel
Core processors. It'll be interesting to see if Apple updates existing MacBook
Pro models with new chips alongside the new MacBook Pro model.
Apple normally holds an event by the end of
October, with a few exceptions, that focusses on new iPad and MacBook models.
With the new beta images showing up, it could be possible that the new 16-inch
MacBook Pro model could launch in the coming few weeks. As for the pricing,
don't be alarmed if the 16-inch MacBook Pro model comes at a starting price of
$3,000.
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