Kuo: New MacBook Pro Models to Feature Flat-Edged Design, MagSafe, No Touch Bar and More Ports

[MacRumors]

Author: Juli Clover

Apple is working on two new MacBook Pro models that will feature significant design changes, well-respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said today in a note to investors that was obtained by MacRumors.

According to Kuo, Apple is developing two models in 14 and 16-inch size options. The new MacBook Pro machines will feature a flat-edged design, which Kuo describes as "similar to the iPhone 12" with no curves like current models.

There will be no OLED Touch Bar included, with Apple instead returning to physical function buttons. Kuo says the MagSafe charging connector design will be restored, and there will be additional ports. All of the new MacBook Pro models will feature Apple silicon chips, and there will be no Intel options available.

1. The two new models are equipped with about 14-inch and 16-inch displays,
respectively.
2. In terms of casing design, the new models cancel the curvy design of existing
models’ top and bottom parts and adopt a flat-edged form factor design similar to
the ‌iPhone 12‌.
3. The ‌MagSafe‌ charging connector design is restored.
4. The OLED touch bar is removed, and the physical function buttons are restored.
5. There is no Intel CPU option for the new models.
6. They are equipped with more types of I/O, and most users may not need to purchase additional dongles.

Kuo says that we can expect to see the new MacBook Pro models released in the third quarter of 2021.
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