MacBook Pro 2016 Release Date, Specs, Price: Next Gen Apple Laptop Launch Set In September?

Apple's highly anticipated laptop MacBook Pro 2016 was rumored to get released at the annual World Developers Conference (WWDC) 2016 event held last month, but, the same did not happen. Now, new reports suggest the next gen MacBook Pro laptop might get released alongside iPhone 7 in September.

Heavy discounts on current MacBook models hints that the release is just round the corner. According to Neurogadget, the 12-inch MacBook is currently available at a discount of $350, while the 13 and 15-inch variants have received discounts between the range of $100 and $250. It is important to note that Apple hasn't confirmed or denied MacBook Pro 2016 release date rumors yet.

As far as Apple MacBook Pro 2016 specs are concerned, it is rumored that the upcoming laptop will come pre-loaded with a number of interesting new features. The MacBook Pro 2016 is reported to get an OLED touch bar that will replace the function keys on the top of the keyboard. The OLED bar is also expected to house the fingerprint reader. The new MacBook is most likely to run MacOS Sierra.

The next gen laptop is also rumored to feature 5K Apple display with an integrated GPU. The new 5K display will provide 5120 x 2880 screen resolution and will support Augmented Reality (AR) features.

The MacBook Pro 2016 is expected to boast Intel's 6th gen Skylake processors. The latest processors will increase performance and battery life of the laptop. It is expected to include new graphics unit from AMD and Nvidia. The MacBook Pro 2016 is also supposed to feature USB Type-C and ThunderBolt 3 ports.

The next gen laptop will reportedly be launched in two screen-size variants, namely the 13-inch and 15-inch variants. Rumors suggest that MacBook Pro 2016 might become the first laptop to get Apple's intelligent personal assistant, Siri. Rumors indicate that the iPhone maker might launch MacBook Pro 2016 in the last quarter of 2016.

We advise our readers to take the information with a big grain of salt as Apple has not yet announced anything about MacBook Pro 2016 release date, specs and pricing details.