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Apple has quite a lot to live up if it decides to release a MacBook Pro for 2018, both in terms of fan expectations and surpassing the last
version.When you look at the speculation on the cheaper MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook releasing sometime in 2018, the MacBook Pro can’t
Especially when you consider it’s been almost two years since the MacBook Pro was refreshed with Thunderbolt 3 and the OLED touch Bar, as
well – Apple has had plenty of time to screw around with the hardware.So, what do we actually know about the 2018 MacBook Pro, and what
new features do we want to see We can’t say we have any official information, but with our Apple expertise we can make some educated
guesses based on past releases and what we’ve heard through the grapevine
Plus, we can list what we want to see if a new MacBook Pro does release in 2018.Make sure you bookmark this page to get all of the latest
news and rumors about the MacBook Pro 2018 model as they come in.Cut to the chaseWhat is it Apple’s most powerful 2018 laptopWhen is it
out June 2018 at the earliestWhat will it cost Hopefully as much as current modelsMacBook Pro 2018 release dateThe current spate of rumors
and leaks, unfortunately, give no indication as to exactly when the MacBook Pro 2018 release date will be
However, that doesn’t mean we can’t speculate based on previous MacBook Pro releases.Looking back at 2017, Apple surprised us with a
MacBook Pro release in June, almost immediately following its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) that year
The reason for the surprise is how close this release came following the previous.We wouldn’t expect much about the MacBook Pro price to
change year over year.The year before that, in October 2016, Apple released the first MacBook Pro to get a major redesign, which saw the
debut of the Touch Bar and the T1 co-processor which powers it.Prior to that, the MacBook Pro was receiving piecemeal updates since the last
major revision of 2012, also released just after Apple’s June WWDC of that year.So that leaves us with the most likely release window for
the 2018 MacBook Pro being June, probably right after a WWDC 2018 announcement
That would make it a proper annualized release, and give Apple enough time to thoroughly address issues that have persisted in its MacBook
Pro lineup since the 2016 model.If Apple misses that date, the next likely debut window is late 2018, most likely before November and
therefore ahead of the Christmas and holiday shopping rush
We’ll look out for new rumors and update this article as soon as the MacBook Pro 2018 release date begins to grow clearer.MacBook Pro 2018
priceAgain, none of the rumors or leaks regarding a MacBook Pro so far have made any mention of the possible pricing, but this isn’t
Those bits of information don’t tend to drop until we get closer to an expected release date.That said, we wouldn’t expect much about
the MacBook Pro price to change year over year
Apple has already hit a sweet spot of prices for its various MacBook Pro models, starting at $1,299, £1,249 or AU$1,899, for one without
the Touch Bar.You can probably bet on Apple doubling down on its co-processor strategy this year.From there, to purchase a Touch Bar model
will increase the price to $1,799, £1,749 or AU$2,699
Of course, the 15-inch models (all with Touch Bar) pump up the price even further.If pricing were to change this year, we’d wager that
Apple would simply make room for that rumored 13-inch, entry-level MacBook by upping the hardware inside the low-end MacBook Pro and hiking
Otherwise, Apple could simply wipe out the Touch Bar-free model and reserve the ‘Pro’ moniker for laptops with the Touch Bar.We’ll
look out for new rumors and update this article as soon as the MacBook Pro 2018 price begins to grow clearer.(Image: © iFixit)What we want
to see in MacBook Pro 2018Of course, this lack of any truly substantial information about the forthcoming 2018 MacBook Pro gives us plenty
of room to draft up a wishlist.So, here’s what we want to see from a MacBook Pro for 2018.Longer battery lifeApple’s laptops have always
been notable for their lasting power, but the MacBook Pro has struggled to uphold that standard in recent years
For instance, the most recent MacBook Pro model lasted just 6 hours and 37 minutes
That’s a far cry from models of years previous and short of Apple’s own claim of 10 hours.So, we’d like to see the rumored performance
enhancements of the next macOS coupled with Apple’s rumored, self-made processor designs inside the next MacBook Pro to give its battery
life the boost it desperately needs
Either way, we just hope the next MacBook Pro doesn’t issues with a swelling battery.More power across all modelsWith the onset of Intel
processors with AMD graphics onboard, we think this is the perfect opportunity for the smaller MacBook Pro models to get a power boost
For too long have 13-inch MacBook Pro models been relegated to Intel’s integrated graphics, which doesn’t do much to back up that
‘Pro’ moniker.In working with both AMD and Intel, it’s easy to theorize that the next MacBook Pro would be able to better render video
and photo work more readily with AMD Vega graphics on board
Better yet, such a processor might be able to better handle sharper screen resolutions with less of a battery draw.More ports, and a new
MagSafe chargerThese are admittedly ‘pie in the sky’ requests, but Apple’s MagSafe power adaptor was beloved for a reason, and
charging via USB-C is a poor replacement for it
It’s hard to believe that there isn’t room for such a dedicated port, and it truly can be a laptop (and person!) life saver.Plus, the
move to solely Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports has left people still using SD cards in a lurch
The next MacBook Pro would do well to avoid trying to push the industry too far, too fast – especially when such rapid change may not be
necessary.If Apple were to make just these two wishes true, the MacBook Pro would be in a fantastic position.A better keyboardUnexpectedly,
when the MacBook Pro was refreshed in 2016, we didn’t hate its implementation of Apple’s butterfly mechanized key switches
The keyboard was a massive step up from that of what was then the 12-inch MacBook, which would feature more tactile inputs despite having
the same amount of travel. This was a design decision that went on to inspire the 2017 MacBook
It’s not clear how the MacBook Pro’s keyboard could be further enhanced, though ‘sticky’ keys have admittedly been a problem for the
Cupertino-born professional laptop. However, there’s a rumor that the Cupertino-based tech behemoth is considering implementing a virtual
touch-screen keyboard with haptic feedback
Who knows if this would make it into the MacBook Pro 2018, but it would solve some of the sticky key issues.Apple has also addressed some of
the controversy surrounding its butterfly switches with a recently filed patent that describes a kind of ‘guard structure’ to prevent
spills and crumbs from sneaking under the keys
If it’s actually real, we would appreciate not having to worry about pressing the spacebar and nothing happening.These are the best Macs
that 2018 has to offer so farGabe Carey has also contributed to this reportDZTbQDGpFD9sFF5BpAHtbU.jpg#
