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MacBook Ultra is coming: Six new features launching this fall
Apple has a new MacBook Ultra rumored to launch this fall as part of its expanding ‘Ultra’ lineup. Here are six new features expected with the MacBook Ultra.
Bloomberg says Apple’s new MacBook model is a “total redesign” that’s thinner and lighter than the current MacBook Pro.
MacBook Ultra was originally expected to launch under ‘MacBook Pro’ branding, but with an all-new design. It’s always possible that could still happen, but current rumors point to ‘Ultra’ branding.
We don’t know if ports will be reduced compared to MacBook Pro, but that’s very possible. I’d be surprised if Apple pushed the ‘thin, light’ angle too far though, as MacBook Ultra will likely attract a lot of Pro users.
A new family of M6 chips was long expected to debut in the MacBook Ultra. But recent rumors tell a different story.
Mark Gurman at Bloomberg reports that Apple has scrapped plans for M6 Pro and M6 Max chips, and instead is accelerating developing of high-end M7 chips.
As a result, while a future MacBook Ultra will have those M7 chips, this year’s model will reportedly stick with the existing M5 Pro and M5 Max chips from the MacBook Pro.
The Mac is getting touch support. And the MacBook Ultra will be the first model with a touchscreen.
Per Mark Gurman, Apple is adding touch to the Mac as a secondary input method—not a replacement for keyboard and trackpad.
macOS Golden Gate comes with several optimizations to provide more touch-friendly controls that also work well for anyone without a touch screen.