Apple 2021 16-inch MacBook Pro
Apple’s long-talked-about new MacBook Pro appeared in a Canadian regulatory database with faster Wi-Fi.
Apple is rumored to be preparing a big announcement for January 17, which could involve updates to its product catalog. If a regulatory filing is correct, the launch may feature a MacBook Pro upgrade.
The filing mentions that it is a “MacBook Pro” of unknown size, but with hardware version identification number A2779. According to Penner, the filing indicates that the model will include support for Wi-Fi 6E and the 6 GHz band.
Although the actual model is unknown, it’s likely a refresh of the 16-inch MacBook Pro or 14-inch MacBook Pro. If so, it could also be one of the first products to feature the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, a second-generation version of their M1 counterparts used in existing 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. .
When it comes to Wi-Fi, the inclusion of Wi-Fi 6E is an improvement, as the 14-inch and 16-inch models both use Wi-Fi 6. However, this will only really benefit users if they have the supporting network infrastructure.
While the M2 version updates were expected for the MacBook Pro models, the rest of the changes may be relatively small, rather than a major laptop overhaul. The overall design and key features are considered unchanged for the 2023 iteration, with M2 Pro and M2 Max being the only real ongoing improvements.
