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Sources within the supply chain say that Apple expects to ship new MacBook Pro models beginning in the third fiscal quarter of 2021.
After being rumored for, but not appearing at the WWDC keynote presentation, a revamped 14-inch MacBook Pro has recently been predicted for Q4 2021, and a 16-inch MacBook Pro for Q1 2022. Now, however, a new report from the supply chain claims that production will begin earlier in Q3 2021, meaning between July and September.
According to Digitimes, unspecified sources in the supply chain say that both new models of MacBook Pro will launch later in 2021. Shipments are now slated to begin in the third quarter, though it isn't clear whether that applies to both models.
The delay from a WWDC launch is thought to be related to lower than expected production yields on the new mini LED screens.
Separately, Apple is rumored to be working on an Intel-based refresh of the Mac Pro, as the company enters the second year of its two-year transition to Apple Silicon.
Digitimes has a strong reputation for the accuracy of its sources within the supply chain, but also an extremely poor one for its analysis and conclusions from the information it receives.
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Well, when one says new MacBooks are coming and it doesn’t happen, just say it again. Eventually, you will be right!
Most likely they waiting for parts
Well dang. I was hoping to get a 16" MBP this fall. Oh well - it's not like my 2017 MBP is antiquated. (ok, maybe the processor is, but the rest of it's fine!)
I'm curious about the Mac Pro rumor - I'd be surprised if they kept that on Intel silicon, but moving to Apple Si would likely mean they have either developed their own in-house GPU solution or they have the ability to interface with and use a discrete GPU (Radeon/Nvdia.) It would also presumably mean the ability to use external, discrete RAM.
I can't believe Apple didn't have a plan for this when they decided to make the switch, so we'll have to wait and see what their plan is.
Oh no! Our national security is in danger. We depend too much on foreign supplies. lol