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While some customers were hopeful that Apple would release new Macs at its "Let Us Loop You In" media event yesterday, the product an**uncements were focused on the new 4-inch iPhone SE, 9.7-inch iPad Pro, and additional Apple Watch bands.
But those waiting patiently for a Mac refresh may **t have much longer to wait, as DigiTimes today reported that Apple will begin shipping new "ultra-thin" 13-inch and 15-inch MacBooks at the end of the second quarter. ![]() The second calendar quarter ends on June 30, meaning that new Macs could feasibly be introduced by WWDC 2016, which will likely take place between June 13-17 based on scheduling information available from the Moscone Center. The new MacBooks will allegedly "share a design similar to the existing 12-inch MacBook" and be "thinner than [the] existing MacBook Air," which makes it difficult to infer which MacBook lineup the report is referring to. DigiTimes has a mixed track record at reporting on Apple's upcoming product plans, but its report corroborates a previous rumor claiming Apple is preparing thinner 13" and 15" MacBook Airs with "fully redesigned" internal components. That report Said the **tebooks would be ready by the third quarter, which corresponds to a July-September timeframe -- possibly shortly after a WWDC an**uncement. Apple currently offers the MacBook Air in 11" and 13" sizes, and it has never released a 15" MacBook Air. In fact, many have assumed the MacBook Air will be discontinued at some point as declining costs allow the MacBook to become Apple's mainstream **tebook offering. A redesigned MacBook Air, possibly with a long-awaited Retina display, could be considered a bit of a surprise. The current MacBook Pro perhaps better corresponds with the rumored 13" and 15" sizes, but whether Apple is able to fit pro-level hardware in an "ultra-thin" design similar to the lower-spec 12-inch MacBook remains to be seen. There is also the possibility that the new 13" and 15" **tebooks will be MacBooks, but the **tion seems questionable unless Apple discontinues the year-old 12" model. Apple's refreshed Mac lineup is expected to feature Intel's faster Skylake processors and Thunderbolt 3 with USB-C, while the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro are also deserving candidates for an overall redesign. Apple last refreshed the 13-inch MacBook Pro in March 2015, while the 15-inch model was updated in May. For this reason, the 13-inch model is classified as Early 2015, and the 15-inch model is Mid 2015. Both **tebooks received Force Touch trackpads, faster flash storage, longer battery life, and improved graphics. The Early 2015 13-inch MacBook Pro is based on Intel's last-generation Broadwell chip architecture, while the 15-inch model still has older Haswell architecture. Over the past year, Intel has an**unced Skylake chips appropriate for the 13-inch MacBook Pro, 15-inch MacBook Pro, 12-inch MacBook, and MacBook Airs. Related Roundups: MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Retina MacBook Tag: digitimes.com Buyer's Guide: MacBook Air (Don't Buy), Retina MacBook Pro (Don't Buy), MacBook (Don't Buy) Discuss this article in our forums أكثر... ??????? ??????: Apple Said to Ship New 'Ultra-Thin' 13" and 15" MacBooks by June-July || ??????: ahlam1399 || ??????: اسم منتداك
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