Inside Apple's 2016 MacBook Pro: Graphics processing unit choices

Once again, Apple probably won't rock the boat with any new MacBook Pro, and will likely stick with Intel integrated graphics and lower end next-generation discrete GPUs rather than giving macOS users faster options.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 82

macOS Sierra beta points to future Macs equipped with 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2

Upcoming Macs may support USB 3.1 Gen 2, enabling peripheral speeds up to a maximum 10 gigabits per second, code discovered in macOS Sierra suggests.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 21

Inside Apple's 2016 MacBook Pro: USB-C and Thunderbolt 3

With Apple's new MacBook Pro expected in the coming months, AppleInsider takes a look at technologies expected to be updated, or removed, from the new portable. In many ways, one of the key changes could be the anticipated embrace of new, smaller USB-C ports with high-speed USB 3.1 and Thunderbolt 3 data connectivity.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 58

Anticipated MacBook Pro redesign boosting profits for Apple hinge manufacturer

With a shift to highly precise metal injection molding-fabricated hinges probable in a new, thinner MacBook Pro, manufacturers that can generate the parts are greatly exceeding expectations.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 2

Rumor: Apple to adopt USB Type-C in another upcoming MacBook, whether it's Pro or Air

A new supply chain rumor suggests that Apple will bring USB Type-C ports from its 12-inch MacBook to another notebook in the lineup. The most likely candidate: the MacBook Pro. Here's why.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 61

Apple pulls legacy non-Retina MacBook Pro from retail store displays

Apple Stores are beginning to remove the 13-inch non-Retina MacBook Pro from their showfloors, in what may be a sign the company is preparing to completely phase out the product with a spinning optical disc drive, AppleInsider discovered on Monday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 26

MacOS Sierra code hints at MacBook Pro touch bar, Touch ID integration

A number of system control files discovered in Apple's latest macOS Sierra reference options for a potentially customizable LED interface, adding fuel to recent rumors of an OLED touch bar-equipped MacBook Pro.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 22

Apple preparing changes to MacBook lineup this month

Whether it's entirely new hardware, a spec bump, or simply price adjustments, Apple apparently has something different in the works for its MacBook lineup this month, AppleInsider has been led to believe.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 41

MacBook Pro with OLED touchbar visualized in new concept renderings

Building on a foundation of recent rumor and speculation, designer Martin Hajek mocked up computer graphics renders exploring the utility of incorporating an OLED touchbar into Apple's rumored next-generation MacBook Pro, a device anticipated for release later this year.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 30

Rumor: New MacBook Pros will be announced by Apple this month, begin shipping in August

Apple is set to revamp its notebook lineup in the coming months, and could pre-announce a drastic change to its MacBook Pro hardware as soon as this month, a new rumor claims.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 41

Rumor: Supplier already shipping hinges for Apple's redesigned 13" MacBook Pro

Though new MacBooks aren't expected to launch until later this year, a new supply chain report claims that one key component supplier is sending parts to Apple as the company gears up for a completely revamped notebook design.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 11

With Touch ID rumored for Apple's new MacBook Pros, PC makers prep trackpad fingerprint readers

Apple is rumored to bring its Touch ID fingerprint sensor to the MacBook Pro later this year, but Windows PC makers could potentially beat it to the punch, thanks to new technology from Synaptics that's nearing release.

David Silverberg 10 years ago 47

Samsung unveils 512GB postage stamp-size NVMe SSD, could see use in MacBook

Samsung on Tuesday announced production has started for its new PM971-NVMe, a solid state drive that crams non-volatile memory express technology, onboard NAND flash memory, DRAM and an SSD controller into a package slightly larger than a postage stamp.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 20

Photos of purported MacBook Pro chassis surface with OLED touch bar slot, four USB ports, no MagSafe

Photos of a supposed next-generation MacBook Pro chassis that surfaced Tuesday appear to support recent predictions that Apple is planning to drastically revamp the laptop's design by adding an OLED touch bar and winnowing down external connections to four USB format ports.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 108

Touch ID, OLED touch bar to highlight thinner MacBook Pro models in Q4

Apple is expected to drastically revamp its flagship laptop line in the second half of 2016, according to one informed insider, with the slimmed down 13- and 15-inch models said to sport Touch ID, an OLED display touch bar, USB-C and Thunderbolt 3, among other improvements.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 65

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