Apple will most likely release the next generation MacBook Pro without the controversial touchpad. The Cupertino-based tech giant is reportedly preparing to launch its MacBook Pro lineup this summer. The upcoming device is expected to come with a new design and updated Apple Silicon processors.
The touchpad was introduced on the MacBook Pro with the aim of revolutionizing the way a laptop works and how it is used. Unfortunately, Apple could not gain popularity among users. The concept had a lot of potential, but now it looks like the company will permanently remove the touchpad from its powerful laptops.
The new MacBook Pro will arrive without a touch panel
Analysts at DSCC (Display Supply Chain Consultants) are now confirming one of the rumors mentioned above. Apple will replace the touch panel with a traditional row of functions. Earlier this week, DSCC released a new report that claims the Touch Bar is one of the most widely used OLED displays at the moment.
However, DSCC's sources suggest that the world's largest technology firm plans to "do away with the Touch Bar" on its upcoming MacBook Pro.
In addition, the company will use OLED displays in the iPad series for the next few years. It can be recalled that last year the M1 MacBook Pro was equipped with a touch panel.
The touchpad was introduced back in 2016, but users never saw it as a much-needed feature. Most users preferred to use physical keys that could be pressed. About five years after introducing this feature, Apple is finally paying attention to user complaints.
Additionally, Bloomberg and Ming-Chi Kuo have revealed that the upcoming MacBook Pro is likely to undergo a major overhaul, according to MacRumors. For those who don't know, the touchpad alludes to an OLED display that replaces the traditional function keys.
Other changes expected in the new MacBook Pro
Apple will use its M1X chipset to power the next-generation MacBook Pros, according to WCCFtech. This information comes from Apple analyst and iOS developer Dylan.
Unfortunately, Apple will likely upgrade the MacBook Air, which will use the less powerful M2 chipset.
The M1X chipset will be manufactured using TSMC's N5P process. This is an upgraded version of the 5nm chip used in the M1.
In addition, the chip could boast the same basic architecture used for the M1. This includes Icestorm and Firestorm, which can be found in A14.
Dylan speculates that the M1X will ship with a 10-core processor, with 2 efficient cores and 8 large cores. The number of GPU cores can be quadrupled or at least doubled.
In addition, he claims that there will be a new Mac mini based on the M1X.
