There are rumors that indicate that at the end of this month of October (maybe on the 29th) or the beginning of November Apple will hold a new event. In it, beyond the pertinent renewal of the iPad Pro family, the company could take the opportunity to announce what would be its new MacBook Pro model. An interesting laptop for several aspects, but one that would especially highlight its 16-inch screen.
macOS Catalina beta confirms a new 16-inch MacBook Pro
The idea of ​​a new MacBook Pro has been around for a long time. Since last year practically the rumors have been happening one after another. Now, with the shadow of a nearby event, new data is emerging that seems to confirm much more that yes, it is on the way and it will arrive sooner than some believed.
In the latest beta of macOS Catalina for developers, several icons have been discovered that refer to a new laptop. The name of these icons is com.apple.macbookpro-16 followed by silver And Space Gray, that is, the two color variants that the current range also offers. Of course, with this, it is evident that we could take it for granted and that its launch should be imminent.
As they are icons, it is difficult to appreciate real differences between the current range and this new equipment. What's more, a priori it would be very similar to the current 15-inch model, although there is something that does attract attention and that is the reduction of the screen frames. That greater use of the front would allow one more inch to stretch the diagonal until reaching those 16 that have been discussed on more than one occasion.
Thanks to this increase we would have a resolution of 3072 x 1920 pixel display. Of course, it would continue to be an LED panel and no OLED as had also been discussed. Who would produce it? Well, nothing is confirmed, but some sources point to LG. Knowing the good work of the manufacturer and that it has been collaborating with Apple with the screens for some time LG Ultra Fine among other products would be good news.
What we do expect, and surely you also expect if you were behind this renewal of the MacBook Pro, is that in this new model the keyboard don't hold that butterfly mechanism that has caused so many problems since its inception. The one that, even now, with a new improved version, continues to be by default within a special guarantee program for free repair in case of failure.
As we discussed at the beginning, Apple could take advantage of this possible event in late October or early November for its presentation. Although, if the most radical change is on the screen and keyboard, which would use a scissor mechanism, may be limited to a simple statement with its pertinent closure and reopening of the Apple Store Online. And already, facing the WWDC of 2020, then undertake a leap at the hardware level.
Be that as it may, it's all speculation except that the icons showing a new team are there.