Apple MacBook Pro 2016 update: Speculated release date, specs and more

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWC) 2016 will reportedly see the announcement of new generation of MacBook Pro 2016, according to unconfirmed reports. The Cupertino-based tech company has long been rumoured to launch two ultra-thin MacBooks by the second quarter of 2016.

MacBook Pro 2016 – Rumoured release date

Apparently, Apple has set the MacBook Pro 2016 release date on June 13. The tech giant is also likely to announce the roll out plans of iOS 10 at the same platform. However, there is no official announcement made by Apple Inc.

MacBook Pro 2016 – Rumoured specs and features

The purported the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro 2016 models are supposed to feature a stunning design which is similar to that of 2015's 12-inch MacBook. The improved versions of the previous MacBook Pro are believed to be powered by Intel’s latest Skylake processors along with 256GB of internal storage space.

For connecting peripheral devices, the new MacBook Pro 2016 lineup is said to sport multiple USB Type-C ports or an additional adapter. The refreshed models are also expected to feature Thunderbolt 3, which can transfer data at a speed of up to 40 GB per second.

There are possibilities that Apple will include support for external graphics card to the low-end models of the upcoming MacBook Pro 2016 models, enabling users to enjoy graphics without shelling out more for top-end version.

As reported by Korea Portal, Apple’s next generation of MacBook Pro with Retina Display may tout longer battery life than its predecessors. The new models may come in two screen sizes, 13-inch and 15-inch with 8GB and 16 of RAM respectively.

Moreover, Apple’s digital voice assistant Siri is said to make its way to the 15-inch MacBook Pro 2016. The tech company is also supposed to bring in a biometric recognition feature to the MacBook Pro 2016 lineup.

Furthermore, a patent application by Apple reveals that the tech giant might consider introducing a new innovative touch-screen keyboard to the MacBook Pro 2016 models. The patent force-sensitive input structure for an electronic device,” which includes a customisable keyboard and trackpad.