MacBook Pro's next model is the most-anticipated Apple's device to hit the tech market. Earlier, rumors were made that MacBook Pro 2016 will hit the tech market in the September event of Apple along with iPhone 7 & 7 Plus and Watch Series 2.
Later, rumors talked about a new event in the month of October for the launch of MacBook Pro 2016. Though it's already midway through the month, MacBook Pro 2016's enthusiasts are still expecting this device to be launced in the rumored October event.
According to Parent Herald, reports claim that noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and Apple Insider have hinted the launching of a 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro and 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro, which would both serve as replacements to the MacBook Air in future Apple devices. It is said that the MacBook Pro device slated for 2017 will be called the Retina MacBook Pro 2017
The 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro 2017 is said to be the replacement for the 12-inch MacBook Air. MacBook Air, released last year, offer superb specifications, including a Broadwell processor, improved Intel graphics, a "Force Touch" trackpad, faster flash storage, and improved battery life.
New specifications and features are also expected in the new Retina MacBook Pro 2017 as done in its successful predecessor. The 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro 2017 will have an Intel 28-watt U-Series chips with high-powered integrated graphics that would be suitable for the first quarter of 2017.
Both the 13-inch & 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro 2017 are expected to have thinner and lighter bodies with shallower curves around the edges, a wider pressure-sensitive trackpad, and a flat keyboard. Both are also expected to have USB Type-C across the range, especially Intel Thunderbolt 3 into USB-C port.
According to leaked MacRumors, Apple is expected to use Kaby Lake chips in 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro 2017. The Intel's new chips are said to be a part of tech devices in 2017 as reported earlier and few devices in the tech market are waiting for the launch of new Intel's Kaby Lake chip.
According to Parent Herald, the 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro 2017 is expected to arrive in March, 2017 at the cost USD 1035. The hints for the launch of Retina MacBook Pro 2017 are based on the launch of MacBook Air in the previous year.
