16-inch MacBook Pro with new design is the biggest 2019 prediction Save for the replacement of all ports with Thunderbolt 3 ports, some MacBook Pro fans might bemoan that Apple’s professional laptops haven’t received a major evolution, let a lone a positive one. The new ports themselves might have split camps but the new Touch Bar and the new keyboards on the 2016 models have been nothing short of controversial. This year might bring a breath of fresh air if Ming Chi-Kuo is correct. This year will see not only a redesign of the MacBook Pro but also the biggest MacBook Pro size since 2012. Through the years, Apple has more or less settled down on 13-inch and 15-inch sizes for its MacBooks, just as it has previously settled on 9.7-inch iPads. Last year, however, Apple proved open to not just new sizes but odd ones as well, launching the 11-inch iPad Pro. It will be taking that out of the box thinking to the MacBook Pro line, says famed Apple analyst Kuo in his latest investor note. 16 inches wouldn’t be the biggest MacBook Pro in history. That title was recently held by the 17-inch notebook that was shuttered in 2012. For one reason or another, Apple has decided that 15 inches just isn’t enough anymore. According to Kuo, the new MacBook Pro model could have a 16-16.5-inch screen. Curiously, he also mentions an “all-new design” for the lineup. He doesn’t go into detail, however, leaving us wondering what other things Apple could change. Edge-to-edge screens might be one thing and there are even rumors of Face ID authentication. Many, however, might settle for just a less fragile keyboard. For those who prefer even bigger screens, the analyst predicts that Apple will also launch a 31.6-inch 6K screen. Aside from the high numbers, this monitor’s highlight would be its use of “mini LED-like backlight”. This is definitely an interesting change in direction after Apple got out of the monitor market back in 2016.<doc-sep>MacBook Pro 16: Our wishlist (and what’s most likely) Apple was tipped to reveal a 16-inch MacBook Pro in the year 2019, and this afternoon we’re going to take a look at what that’ll mean. This would be the biggest MacBook Pro (or indeed MacBook of any sort) since the 2012 MacBook Pro on which I’m typing right this minute. No MacBook Pro’s been up to the task of delivering such a monstrously adequate display – until now, it would seem. Almost, anyway. Display of Massive Power Have you seen this 15.6-inch UHD OLED display from Samsung? It was first revealed earlier this year by Samsung Display (the company) and looked ready to roll for the most awesome notebooks in the world. Samsung first, probably, but cross your fingers anyway for a 16-inch version for Apple. The only thing I’d be a bit bummed about – as a person who uses a MacBook for creative work as well as all-day typing – is the lack of bezel. This concept notebook shown by Samsung Display is made to have next-to-no bezel action, and will likely be released in notebooks as such. While it might not be true for everyone, notebooks without bezels give me a bit of a headache. Monster Touchpad A few years ago, Apple started releasing the MacBook with a very, very large touchpad. If I was asked to change one element in this 2012 MacBook Pro, aside from changing out old processors for new processors, I’d suggest the bigger touchpad would be a decent upgrade. A Strong Sense of Self Back in October of the year 2018 – right in the area of Apple’s last MacBook event, Chris Davies wrote “I love the MacBook but it’s getting lost.” Given my obsession with the 2012 MacBook Pro and ever-so-slight dislike for the latest MacBook models of all sorts, I can’t say I disagree with that assessment. The MacBook Pro used to be the hero – the PRO of the series – because it could do anything without much assistance. Now it needs add-on hardware (mostly dongles) to connect to your average wired 3rd-party product. That’s just not very professional if you ask me. The MacBook Pro doesn’t need to look or feel like the MacBook Air, or the MacBook – not any more than it used to. The sleekness shouldn’t come at the expense of the strong identity of the product. In my eyes, and according to my pocketbook, that is to say. A Headphone Jack Along the same lines as what’s written just above, I hope the MacBook Pro continues to be released with a standard headphone jack. I’ve tried Bluetooth headphones and I have not been impressed. Plugging in a single cord and relying on the hold that cord has over the way the audio is delivered – that’s what I like. And I don’t think that really ever needed to change. Face ID I mean, Face ID would be neat. I don’t absolutely need something like that – and given my propensity to stick a piece of electrical tape over my webcam anyway, Face ID wouldn’t really make or break my decision to buy. But supposing I DID use my webcam, that might be a nice place to invest some sort of quality. Have you ever seen a high-quality webcam in a notebook? I personally have not. Not even a little bit. You’d think in this age of streaming that a webcam with some power anywhere NEAR that of a smartphone would be a given. What we’ll see realistically According to analyst predictions from early this week, the MacBook Pro – this new model – will feature an “all-new design” and a 16-16.5-inch display. That’s about it. If the most recent MacBook Pro is any indication, new configurations without major change are still all the rage. Maybe we’ll get more than just a few ports and a Touch bar? We’ll probably find out quite a bit later this year. Not a whole lot was shared in the way of analyzing any sort of odd release dates for this product this week. If all goes according to tradition, we’ll see a new MacBook Pro or other sort of notebook from Apple in October of 2019. Cross your fingers as hard as you can and wish for ports of all sorts – and an SD card slot, too!<doc-sep>I’ve been calling on Apple to bring back the 17-inch MacBook Pro for many years now. Sometimes there’s just no substitute for physical screen size when it comes to things like photo and video editing, and even in more mundane use, you can get a significant productivity boost from having multiple windows visible at the same time. I’ve suggested before that 14- and 16-inch machines might be the sweet-spot, and noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo yesterday suggested that the larger of the two may well be on the way … Kuo’s supply chain sources suggested that Apple is working on a machine whose screen size would be somewhere between the 15-inch models we have today and the 17-inch model of old. Three all-new design products, including the 16-16.5″ MacBook Pro, targeted at professional designers, gaming users, etc. That’s the entirety of the reference (the other products being the new Mac Pro and a ‘31.6″ 6k3k monitor’), but it’s certainly an encouraging idea. I’ve long since given up on the idea of an upgradable MacBook Pro. Those days are sadly behind us now. But much as that would remain my ideal, I’d still be pretty happy with a larger-screened model. What particularly excites me about the idea is the precedent set by the latest 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Thanks to much smaller bezels, Apple has combined a deliciously large screen in a device which is still very portable. Even with ultra-thin bezels, it wouldn’t quite be possible to squeeze a 16-inch screen into the existing 15-inch form factor. A 16- or 16.5-inch machine would need to be a little bigger, but the external dimensions could still be substantially smaller than the old 17-inch model. Indeed, we had a sneak preview of just how sleek such a machine could be in the form of LG’s gram 17. I noted then that Apple might not quite be able to match the super-compact dimensions of that machine. LG does skimp slightly on battery, offering 72Wh in place of Apple’s 83.6Wh, so matching that would add a touch more weight and perhaps a tad more thickness [and] maybe a comparable Core i7 would require more heat-sink capacity, and maybe that would require a slightly bigger chassis. I’m not claiming that the gram 17 shows exactly what Apple could offer in terms of a modern 17-inch MacBook Pro, but it certainly shows approximately what the company could make – and I for one would want one. But Apple could get close enough, and almost 60% of you said that you’d love a machine like that. This latest report suggests that Apple may be planning to offer us something in that ballpark. I don’t think it would be enough to have me swap out my maxed-out 15-inch MacBook Pro just yet. I typically keep a Mac for 4-5 years, and selling early would be expensive, as you never get back the extra cost of the top-tier specs. I max out the specs precisely because I expect to keep my Macs a long time, and I want them to continue to deliver decent performance for their lifetime. But when it comes time to replace the machine in 2020-21, I’d certainly be very happy indeed to have a 16.5-inch model available, and a 16-inch one would still be an appreciated step up in size. And perhaps even slimmer bezels down the line could see the return of the 17-inch MacBook Pro in years to come. What about you guys? Anyone tempted to upgrade this year if this machine is indeed launched? As ever, please take our poll, and share your thoughts in the comments. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More. Check out 9to5Mac on YouTube for more Apple news:<doc-sep>Apple will release a new MacBook Pro with a 16-inch to 16.5-inch display and an all-new design in 2019, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Tonight, analyst ‌Ming-Chi Kuo‌ released a research note looking at Apple's releases in 2019. MacRumors has obtained a copy of the report and perhaps the most exciting prediction for Mac users is the revelation that Apple is working on a 16"-16.5" MacBook Pro. Unfortunately the report provides few details beyond that it is an "all-new" design, suggesting Apple is revamping their current MacBook Pro design. A 16"-16.5" screen would be the largest screen Apple has provided on a MacBook Pro since the discontinuation of the 17" MacBook Pro in 2012. Close followers of Apple's MacBook Pro refresh cycle have been expecting Apple to continue with the current design until at least 2020. The MacBook Pro last saw a redesign only two and half years ago. Kuo also says Apple may add a 32GB RAM option to the 13-inch MacBook Pro, without providing further details. More Predictions from Kuo: - AirPower and New AirPods Said to Ship in First Half of 2019, New iPod Touch With Faster Processor Also Expected - Two New iPad Pro Models, 10.2-Inch iPad, and iPad Mini 5 Said to Launch in 2019 - 2019 iPhones Can Wirelessly Charge Other Devices, Feature Frosted Glass and Larger Batteries, and More - Apple Said to Release 31.6-Inch 6K Display With Mini LED-Like Backlight Design in 2019<doc-sep>
Apple will announce or release a 16-inch MacBook Pro in 2019, according to Ming-Chi Kuo, one of the leading Apple analysts. A 16-inch display would be the largest on a MacBook Pro since the 17-inch MacBook Pro from 2011. The biggest laptop display on a MacBook Pro is currently 15 inches. The main question about a 16-inch MacBook Pro is whether it'll be small and light enough for most users. Leading Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is predicting that Apple will announce or release a MacBook Pro with a 16-inch display in 2019. A 16-inch display on a MacBook Pro would be the biggest display on an Apple laptop since the 17-inch MacBook Pros that were released almost eight years ago, in late 2011. The biggest display on any MacBook Pro today is the 15-inch model. Apple discontinued the 17-inch MacBook Pro models in June 2012 when it announced its mid-2012 MacBook Pros. A 16-inch laptop display would be somewhat odd for a display size, as most laptops have display sizes of 13, 14, 15, and 17 inches. Currently, Apple's laptops have display sizes of 12, 13, and 15 inches. (Then again, 14-inch displays were considered somewhat odd when they were introduced not too long ago, and now 14-inch displays are commonplace.) At this stage, it's impossible to tell what Apple plans for a 16-inch MacBook Pro. The biggest question is how big and heavy a 16-inch MacBook Pro would be compared to the company's other laptops. Indeed, the 17-inch MacBook Pros were huge, and it was easy to understand why they didn't appeal to the masses compared to smaller and lighter models. The heft of 17-inch MacBook Pros was tolerated by professionals who wanted a technically portable powerhouse laptop that came with the most powerful spec options. Here's an old 15-inch MacBook Pro compared to an old 17-inch MacBook Pro, as shot by YouTuber adrienisen: YouTube/adrienisen With the advances in design and technology since 2011, especially with ever-thinning display bezels, a 16-inch MacBook Pro could potentially come with a design that's as portable as a 15-inch laptop. For kicks, check out how the 17-inch MacBook Pro compares to Apple's smallest and thinnest MacBook laptop in a YouTube video by YouTuber Luke Miani: YouTube/Luke Miani But who knows. As reliable as Kuo has been over the years with Apple predictions, a 16-inch MacBook Pro is still just a prediction. There are no further rumors or leaks to speak of as of yet.