MacBook Pro 2016: Concept images show possible design elements of new ultra-slim device

Designer Martin Hajek has created a number of concept images for the new 15-inch ultra-thin MacBook Pro, which Apple is expected to unveil alongside a 13-inch MacBook variant by the second quarter of 2016.

The conceptual designs incorporate the conceptual version of the macOS by Andrew Ambrosino, and include slimmer side bezels and thinner chassis. Compared with the current 15-inch retina Macbook Pro and the 12-inch MacBook, Hajek's rose gold designs are significantly thinner -- maybe even thinner than the MacBook Air -- corresponding with existing speculations that the new MacBooks will reportedly be thinner than ever, and borrow design elements from the existing 12-inch Retina MacBook.

According to Mac Rumours, the highly anticipated thin MacBooks would be a part of the MacBook Pro family, although there is still no official confirmation about whether the new MacBooks would belong to the MacBook range, MacBook Pro or MacBook Air line-up.

The rumoured new range of MacBooks could be introduced at Apple’s upcoming event in June at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2016. The event will likely take place from June 13-17, 2016.

The 2016 MacBook Pro notebooks may be powered by Intel’s 6^th generation Skylake chipsets, with the new ranges expected to feature more than one USB-C Type ports for multiple device support, fast charging as well as data transfer. They may also come with Thunderbolt 3.

Apple may also add a new 256GB variant to its 13-inch MacBook Pro 2016 model. The new models will reportedly feature a biometric recognition for authentication. Siri, Apple’s digital assistant, is also expected make its way to the new MacBook models.

In related news, Apple’s new 9.7-inch iPad Pro and 4-inch iPhone SE will go on sale starting March 31. Both devices are already available for pre-order in Australia.