2016 MacBook Pro, MacBook Air and iMac Rumors: Upgraded Processor, E-Ink Amongst Other Features Revealed? What To Expect from Oct. 27 Event?

The all new MacBook Pro that will be unveiled at a special media event on October 27 has sparked off incandescent rumors of what upgrades can be expected.

Apart from the major redesign which includes a lighter and thinner model, an upgraded processor, is also another speculations.

MacBook Pro is also rumored to be equipped with USB-C ports, and with MagSafe functionality. But the predicted upgrade that is keeping most people hooked is the speculation that the MacBook Pro could come with an OLED touch display panel.

In fact, it is being expected that new MacBook Pro's keyboard would be having an e-ink technology. And if this is true, it means that they keyboard could rotate both alphabets and emojis, while also featuring a backlit display. However, Sonder Design, the entity in charge of developing these much-anticipated keyboards, put a damper on such rumors by denying any speculations of the sort, reports MIC.

But, on a more exciting note, the MacBook Pro does seem to have a pretty strong possibility of including Touch ID access.

When it comes to predictions regarding the new iMac, upgradation rumors have unfortunately been stymied by Ming-Chi Kuo, reports MacRumors. For Kuo, who is a KGI Securities analyst and an Apple insider, asserted that the new iMac won't be making an appearance till next year (2017).

Coming to the MacBook Air, it is expected to receive updates too. But the more interesting point is the speculation that Apple will be taking its 11-inch MacBook Air model off the market and will instead concentrate on its 13-inch design model. The new MacBook Air will also feature USB-C ports.

Though these speculations are not yet confirmed, but the event on Oct. 27 is sure to throw light on the all the speculations that will turn out to be true. And luckily, the event can be viewed live on Oct. 27 right on Apple's official website at 1 p.m. (EDT).

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