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  • Apple May Soon Unveil a 16-inch Macbook Pro With Revamped Keyboard Design

    Apple May Soon Unveil a 16-inch Macbook Pro With Revamped Keyboard Design

    There’s been no dearth of reports about the long-rumoured 16-inch MacBook Pro. Now, a new report by Bloomberg suggests that Apple plans to officially unveil the device as early as tomorrow, i.e November 13. In addition, the report also notes that it’ll go on sale this week.

    The upcoming 16-inch MacBook Pro is expected to get the same $2399 price tag as the 15-inch model. The reason for that is because it’s going to fully replace the classic 15-inch MacBook Pro in the MacBook lineup, contrary to earlier rumors that it would be offered as a premium option.

    Apart from its larger 16-inch display, the 16-inch MacBook Pro also marks the debut of a revamped keyboard mechanism, which is designed to be more reliable compared to the butterfly styled keyboards we’ve seen on MacBooks since 2016.

    MacBook users have consistently reported of dropped keystrokes with butterfly switch-based keyboards. The reason being that butterfly keyboards have a tendency to let debris accumulate under the keys which essentially affects normal functioning. With external debris under the keyboard, it usually led to individual keypresses going unregistered or cases of multiple keypresses. Besides, it also led to overheating issues with MacBook keyboards.

    Hence, it appears Apple could finally ditch the butterfly mechanism and employ scissor-switch style keyboards for upcoming MacBook models. The switch to a new keyboard design could improve the typing experience with longer key travel.

    Elsewhere, the report also notes that Apple plans to release the high-end Mac Pro sometime in December.

  • Some MacBook Pro units pose a fire risk, now banned from US flights

    Some MacBook Pro units pose a fire risk, now banned from US flights

    Select MacBook Pro models are considered a fire threat and banned on flights in the United States. The US Federal Aviation Authority has stated that some MacBook Pro laptops pose a fire risk, and won’t be allowed on board any flights in the country. The aviation body added these MacBook units wouldn’t be allowed either as hand baggage in the cabin or the cargo.

    Apple had earlier confirmed that the batteries of MacBook Pro units sold between September 2015 and February 2017 tend to overheat, therefore, could pose a fire risk. The company issued a recall back in June for faulty MacBook Pro models which might have an issue with lithium-ion batteries. Apple, however, stated that only a small number of MacBook Pro units had flaws with the battery.

    Notably, the company hasn’t revealed an exact number of faulty MacBook units sold between the said period. That said, researchers estimate the number of affected units to be 460,000, out of which 26,000 were from Canada.

    The ban mainly applies to 15-inch Macbook models sold between September 2015 and February 2017. To find out whether your MacBook Pro is or isn’t a safety risk on flights, you’ll have to find out your serial number. Just go to the ‘About this Mac’ page found at the top-left corner of your Mac’s screen. Then head over to the link and type in your serial number in the search bar under ‘Eligibility.’ If your MacBook is eligible for a recall, go to your local Apple store and get a battery replacement for free.

    Apple reportedly received “26 reports of battery overheating, one report of smoke inhalation and five incidents of minor burns, along with 17 reports of minor damage to personal property in close vicinity.”

    The FAA is now working with major airlines in the US to enforce safety guidelines for affected MacBook Pro units by ensuring that passengers don’t take them on flights.

  • Apple might launch its most expensive MacBook Pro this fall

    Apple might launch its most expensive MacBook Pro this fall

    Apple devices are gettting more expensive across the board. The company introduced its first iPhone to cross the $1000 starting price in 2017 with the iPhone X. This year, reports suggest that the Apple might set a new price record for the upcoming 16-inch MacBook Pro.

    According to a report by Chinese publication Economic Daily News, the base model of the forthcoming MacBook Pro is expected to get a starting price of no less than $3000. Hence, the more users upgrade the upcoming MacBook with more storage and better technology, the more expensive it’ll get. The upcoming MacBook Pro is likely to sit between iMac and iMac Pro, essentially giving MacBook users the same desktop experience with more portability.

    The new 16-inch MacBook Pro is expected to come with an LCD screen having a resolution of 1920×3072 pixels. However, it won’t come with a touchscreen as Apple has indicated its plans stick with the traditional laptop design and features.

    The report further reveals that Apple also plans to announce the updated MacBook Pro and Retina MacBook Air models. Both are expected to feature 13-inch screens alongside several upgrades under the hood. These include a new keyboard design to rectify issues MacBook users have constantly nagged about in the past. Key sources indicate that Apple plans to ditch the current butterfly mechanism design in the future that is used in current MacBook models. Instead, next-gen MacBook models will use scissor switch style keyboards.

    That said, nothing is official for the moment as Appple has kept its upcoming product plans a closely guarded secret. The company is expected to announce its 2019 iPhoine lineup in Setmeber, while we could see the launch of new MacBooks at a seperate event in October. More reports about Apple’s upcoming product plans are likely to surface as we near their official release. We’ll update you as soon as we hear anything new. Until then, keep checking back for more.