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16-Inch MacBook Pro Touch Bar Layout Confirmed in Image Found in macOS Catalina 10.15.1
We've been hearing rumors about the 16-inch MacBook Pro for months now, and saw possible reference images of the device in the macOS Catalina 10.15.1 beta.
Now macOS Catalina 10.15.1 is out, and it appears the update was hiding even more 16-inch MacBook Pro secrets -- including an image of the machine's updated Touch Bar and Touch ID layout.
The new 16-inch MacBook Pro will feature a Touch ID power button that's separate from the Touch Bar, as first found by 9to5Mac. That's a design change that's distinct from the 15-inch MacBook Pro, which has its Touch ID button positioned as an extension of the Touch Bar.
There have also been hints based on the previously leaked images that the 16-inch MacBook Pro will feature a separate ESC key that is an actual physical key that's no longer a part of the Touch Bar. That's not confirmed in the image found today, but given that the Touch ID button is separate, it would make sense for the escape key to be separate as well.
GIF depicting current MacBook Pro and the new 16-inch MacBook Pro design
The original 16-inch MacBook Pro icon that was discovered earlier in October has now been removed from macOS Catalina 10.15.1, which suggests that the images being found in the update are not signs of an imminent release as previously thought.
We were expecting the 16-inch machine to see a launch in October, but the month is close to over and Apple made no announcements beyond the AirPods Pro this week, so it's not entirely clear when the new MacBook Pro is going to launch.
It could, of course, still come in November or December, but historically, Apple hasn't done many late fall updates. Chances of a fall event also seem highly unlikely because October is almost over and Apple hasn't held a non-October fall event.
A recent investor's note from reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has suggested a new MacBook with a scissor keyboard is going to launch in the late second quarter or early third quarter, and given that he previously said the 16-inch MacBook Pro would use such a keyboard, it's possible (but not confirmed) he's referring to the 16-inch MacBook Pro.
In that case, we would be waiting until 2020 for the new higher-end 16-inch MacBook Pro.
Now macOS Catalina 10.15.1 is out, and it appears the update was hiding even more 16-inch MacBook Pro secrets -- including an image of the machine's updated Touch Bar and Touch ID layout.
The new 16-inch MacBook Pro will feature a Touch ID power button that's separate from the Touch Bar, as first found by 9to5Mac. That's a design change that's distinct from the 15-inch MacBook Pro, which has its Touch ID button positioned as an extension of the Touch Bar.
There have also been hints based on the previously leaked images that the 16-inch MacBook Pro will feature a separate ESC key that is an actual physical key that's no longer a part of the Touch Bar. That's not confirmed in the image found today, but given that the Touch ID button is separate, it would make sense for the escape key to be separate as well.
The original 16-inch MacBook Pro icon that was discovered earlier in October has now been removed from macOS Catalina 10.15.1, which suggests that the images being found in the update are not signs of an imminent release as previously thought.
We were expecting the 16-inch machine to see a launch in October, but the month is close to over and Apple made no announcements beyond the AirPods Pro this week, so it's not entirely clear when the new MacBook Pro is going to launch.
It could, of course, still come in November or December, but historically, Apple hasn't done many late fall updates. Chances of a fall event also seem highly unlikely because October is almost over and Apple hasn't held a non-October fall event.
A recent investor's note from reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has suggested a new MacBook with a scissor keyboard is going to launch in the late second quarter or early third quarter, and given that he previously said the 16-inch MacBook Pro would use such a keyboard, it's possible (but not confirmed) he's referring to the 16-inch MacBook Pro.
In that case, we would be waiting until 2020 for the new higher-end 16-inch MacBook Pro.
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17 weeks ago
Please Apple, please make the touch bar an optional feature. I will pay extra not to have the toucbar.
17 weeks ago
how does every all in one Mac out there not have Face ID?.... it's insane at this point.
Easy tiger!
We are still trying to get a "working keyboard" here..
:D
17 weeks ago
I reckon they'll just quietly release this thing rather than hold a separate event. I don't think Tim could face a 5 minute long resounding standing ovation when he announces a return to a scissor-style keyboard...
17 weeks ago
If only they would kill off the Touchbar. I find I have no use for it at all. i greatly miss the direct volume and brightness controls. Not to mention that I just find the look of the Touch Bar screen weird.
17 weeks ago
The leaked picture is surprisingly revealing. Couldn't resist and modelled the 16" MBP (modifying the 15" model) based on this image and the previously-leaked icon - they fit together nicely.
Here are some observations discovered during modelling:
* Body dimensions: approx. 360 x 248 mm
* Display dimensions: 346.8 x 215.36 mm ... 16.07"
* Display bezels: top: 10 mm, side: 6.5 mm
* The display hinge is slimmer and longer.
* A bit smaller radius of corners of the body, allowing smaller display bezels.
* Slightly greater horizontal gaps between keys, same keycap sizes.
* OCD: the speaker grille has 3885 holes: in 37 columns and 105 rows :)
Renders attached.
Here are some observations discovered during modelling:
* Body dimensions: approx. 360 x 248 mm
* Display dimensions: 346.8 x 215.36 mm ... 16.07"
* Display bezels: top: 10 mm, side: 6.5 mm
* The display hinge is slimmer and longer.
* A bit smaller radius of corners of the body, allowing smaller display bezels.
* Slightly greater horizontal gaps between keys, same keycap sizes.
* OCD: the speaker grille has 3885 holes: in 37 columns and 105 rows :)
Renders attached.
17 weeks ago
Most likely some keyboard changes coming. Took a moment to compare the current 13-inch image to the new 16-inch leak. Assuming the 16-inch's Touch Bar is the same thickness, I found some interesting comparisons. These changes move the keyboard dimensions closer to that of the Magic Keyboard.
17 weeks ago
My god not the abomination of the touch bar again.. killed my expectations already
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