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Apple held its “California Streaming” event yesterday to unveil new iPads, the iPhone 13 lineup, and the Apple Watch Series 7, but we’re not yet done with new products for the year.
We’re expecting a second fall event to be held in either October or November, and this event will likely focus on Macs. Below, we’ve highlighted the products that are still rumored to be launching before the end of 2021.
14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro Models
We’re overdue for a 16-inch MacBook Pro refresh, and rumors suggest that it’s coming soon. Multiple rumors have pointed towards 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with slimmer bezels and a flat-edged design that’s not too much of a departure from the current design.
The new MacBook Pro models will regain ports that have been missing since 2016, including an SD card slot and an HDMI port, which will join the headphone jack and USB-C ports.
Apple is making a return to MagSafe, and the new MacBook Pro models will use MagSafe ports for charging rather than a USB-C cable. Prior to 2016, MacBook Pro models used a quick-release MagSafe cable that prevented damage to the computer when the cord was yanked. MagSafe technology could bring faster charging speeds than are available with USB-C, but specific details aren’t known yet.
In addition to reintroducing ports, the MacBook Pro models are expected to do away with the Touch Bar that’s been used since 2016. Instead, Apple plans to replace the Touch Bar with a standard row of function keys.
Mini-LED display technology is a possibility, and the new MacBook Pro models may be the first Macs to gain mini-LED, which was introduced in the 2021 What’s Still Coming in 2021 at Apple’s Second Fall Event