DigiTimes: Apple to Announce Redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro in September

After months of rumors and speculation, Apple plans to announce its redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro featuring mini-LED displays, an all-new design, and a faster Apple silicon processor in September of this year, according to a report from DigiTimes.

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According to the paywalled report, which revealed that Apple is planning a significant investment in bolstering mini-LED production, Apple plans to unveil its redesigned MacBook Pros in the late portion of the third quarter of this year. The third quarter runs July through September, and Apple has typically reserved product announcements during the summer for its annual iPhone event, which traditionally occurs in September.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman recently indicated that the next few weeks will be quiet as Apple is not planning any major announcement or product reveals until the launch of its new iPhones in the fall. That reporting would corroborate DigiTimes' claim of a late third-quarter launch, likely happening in September.

‌DigiTimes‌ further reports today that shipments of the new 14-inch and 16-inch ‌MacBook Pro‌ models will peak in October. Shipments peaking in October makes the likelihood of a September announcement even greater, given that suppliers of mini-LED displays continue to run dry. Like the M1-powered iPad Pro launch, Apple may announce the new MacBook Pros during an event in September but not yet begin shipping the device until later the next month.

The new MacBook Pros will feature the most radical redesign to the MacBook line in recent years. The new MacBook Pros are expected to feature a flat-edged design, more ports, including HDMI and an SD-card slot reader, a faster iteration of the M1 Apple silicon chip, and brighter and more vibrant displays thanks to the inclusion of mini-LED technology.

You can learn more about everything we know about the upcoming 14-inch and 16-inch ‌MacBook Pro‌ using our guide.

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Top Rated Comments

HeavenDynamic Avatar
60 months ago
I don’t see Apple announce anything that can draw the attention away from the iPhone. The Mac will get its own event.
Score: 25 Votes (Like | Disagree)
syklee26 Avatar
60 months ago
Unlikely. More like October.
Score: 22 Votes (Like | Disagree)
TheYayAreaLiving ?️ Avatar
60 months ago
DigiTimes… *Yawn*

What in the world are you talking about?

September is exclusively reserved for iPhone and Apple Watch.

End of this month after the earnings call ☎️ or More likely 2nd week of October.
Score: 17 Votes (Like | Disagree)
coolbreeze2 Avatar
60 months ago
Yea right. I will believe an announcement is forthcoming when an announcement is made by Apple. I no longer trust leakers. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Kulfon Avatar
60 months ago
I will not trust a word until Mr. Prosser will confirm it is true
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
IllinoisCorn Avatar
60 months ago

No, a USB Type C Hub does not replace a Thunderbolt port. I really love it when people who have no clue what my industry does try to explain to me technology they clearly do not understand themselves.
Also—gatekeeping is unbecoming.

If people don’t know, why not use your knowledge to teach something instead of demeaning them?
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)