Apple MacBook Pro 2016, Macbook Air 2016: Newest Pro Coming With TouchScreen Feature & Skylake Chips in March [Rumors]

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New reports suggest that MacBook Pro will be arriving with a Skylake chip and touchscreen features.

There is no doubt that many are looking forward to the next MacBook Pro. However, the most powerful laptop might arrive earlier than expected.

Initially, there are rumors that MacBook Pro 2016 will arrive in June, in time with Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference 2016. However, new reports suggest that it will be out in March.

Australia Network reported that Apple would be hosting an event in San Francisco, Calif., this March. There are speculations that the MacBook Pro 2016, iPhone 5se, iPad Air 3 and Apple Watch will be among the potential items that will be unveiled during the event.

If the reports are true, then MacBook Pro 2016 will available next month.

Meanwhile, the rumor mills claim that the upcoming laptop will be powered with Intel's sixth-generation microarchitecture, known as the Skylake chip, Christian Post has learned.

Most users are looking forward to seeing the new MacBook running the latest processor because it offers a number of advantages. Per PC Mag, Skylake improves the performance, graphics and power efficiency of the device.

With Skylake, MacBook Pro 2016 is expected to come with longer battery life and faster performance than any other high-end chips. Moreover, this new processor has the ability to maintain its cool compared to other chips, so users will not need coolers and will no longer worry about overheating.

Aside from the powerful chipset, there are rumors that MacBook Pro 2016 will be lighter than the MacBook Air, Christian Post reported. Thus, it will come with a thinner body. Unfortunately, many are concerned that a thinner frame will lead to the eradication of some efficient and helpful USB ports.

There is also a possibility that the upcoming MacBook will include the touchscreen feature. Ryan Reith, program director with IDC, thinks that the addition of this feature is not inevitable, per Forbes .

"I think [a touch Mac] is inevitable. There's nothing from the supply chain or from Apple that supports that right now- I just think it's inevitable," he said. "I don't know if that's two years out or what."

If MacBook Pro 2016 will not include this feature, perhaps the next model will do. However, many are doubtful that this will happen. Inquisitr reported that Apple has expressed their lack of interest to pursue it because they believe that "their touchpad provides all the experience your fingers need,"

Meanwhile, there are rumors that Apple will drop the MacBook Air line, per Gospel Herald.

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