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Apple Would Unveil the New Macbook Pro 2016 by Next Month; To go Against Surface Book 2 [RUMOR]

MacBook Pro 2016

(Photo : Sean Gallup/Getty Images) An Apple MacBook Pro laptop computer with Retina display stands on a table at a Gravis Apple retailer on Nov. 6, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. Apple is hoping for a strong Christmas season.

Microsoft is currently gearing up to release the second version of their flagship notebook line, the Surface Book, by the turn of the month. These rumors claim that the upcoming Surface Book2 would be a force to reckon with. The Surface Book 2 is expected to be powered by Intel's 7th generation i5 and i7 processors and would be equipped with 4k display.  

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Considering the word revolving around the soon-to-be released Microsoft Surface Book 2, it comes as no surprise how reports surrounding the upcoming unveiling of Apple's MacBook Pro 2016 have also made its way online. Fortunately for Apple enthusiasts, it seems like the tech giant is also planning to release the newest iteration of their laptop line very soon.

Just last week, IBTimes published an article postulating how Apple would be unveiling the latest MacBook device during the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC), which is happening in June. According to the same publication, Apple has historically unveiled their new laptop offerings around the start of the year's third quarter. In fact, in 2015, the tech company released their 15-inch MacBook Pro in May. Given historical trend, Apple fans can almost expect the announcement of the MacBook Pro 2016 by next month.

Apple has yet to comment on the rumors surrounding the release of the MacBook Pro 2016. Likewise, the company has yet to confirm the exciting upgrades that the upcoming Apple laptop would have. Nevertheless, there are already plentiful of rumors detailing what can be expected from the new MacBook.

According to MacWorld, the MacBook Pro 2016 could possibly see the return of the Butterfly Key Mechanism. Moreover, the new Apple laptop is expected to run on the new, sixth generation Intel chips - Skylake processors. As for its battery life, there is a chance that the new MacBook Pro 2016 would be boasting of a formidable 12 hour battery capacity.

At present, the least expensive version of the Retina MacBook Pro, which clocks in at 13 inches with 128GB of storage, goes for more or less $1400, and it is expected that the upcoming MacBook Pro 2016 will be priced within the same bracket.

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