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MacBook Pro 2016 release date, specs news: new model to feature OLED touch bar, 6th-gen processors

Ray Angeles September 05, 2016 02:25 AM EST

Promotional image of Apple\'s MacBook Pro | Apple Official Website

While many Apple fans are hyped for the release of the tech giant's latest handheld device, the iPhone 7, many are also eagerly waiting for updates regarding one of their laptop lines, the Apple MacBook Pro.

According to Bloomberg, the upcoming 2016 MacBook Pro model upgrade is the line's first significant overhaul since the introduction of the current model's retina display. This update has been in development for four years. An insider source of the publication even claimed that the updated model line has been in advanced testing since early 2016.

Rumors regarding the 2016 model specifications have, however, circulated. Reports said the upcoming MacBook Pro will sport a thinner, sleeker build, although it will not be as thin as the most recent MacBook models.

An OLED touch bar will reportedly replace the F keys. The OLED touch bar is said to be customizable, bringing an upgrade to what used to be the use of the F keys.

It is also speculated that the new MacBook Pro will use sixth-generation Intel Skylake processors, prompting a faster computer with a longer and more efficient battery life. The 2016 model will also receive a boost in graphics processing with the use of AMD Polaris chips. What's more is that the new models are rumored to be featuring a USB-C port in terms of connectivity.

Regarding software, the MacBook Pro 2016 will reportedly come with the latest Mac operating system, the macOS Sierra.

Reports claimed that the Macbook Pro 2016 might be unveiled at Apple's upcoming event this month where the iPhone 7 will reportedly be launched. Many still believe that the MacBook Pro 2016 will come out within the year. Some even claim that it will likely be released this October.

Apple has yet to release an official statement concerning the MacBook Pro 2016 and its possible specifications. Therefore, it is best for readers to take these reports with a grain of salt and wait for an official announcement from the Cupertino-based tech manufacturer.

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