Apple is rumored to launch new MacBook Pro models with in-house silicon in the second half of 2021, one thing that TFI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and a report from DigiTimes have predicted prior to now few weeks. Now, a brand new report from Nikkei Asia claims that the subsequent era M-series silicon from Apple – tentatively known as the M2 – has already entered mass manufacturing and can start delivery as early as July this 12 months.
“Shipments of the new chipset — tentatively known as the M2, after Apple’s current M1 processor — could begin as early as July for use in MacBooks that are scheduled to go on sale in the second half of this year, the people said.”
The report provides that the Apple M2 chip will first make its approach to MacBooks, after which seem inside extra Mac {hardware} within the subsequent months. Adding extra particulars in regards to the chip, it’s primarily based on the 5NMP course of, which possible refers back to the 5nm+ course of, and is being manufactured by TSMC. The basic design stays the identical, with the processing cores, GPU, and NPU – all built-in on the identical chip, identical to the M1 silicon. While the fabrication course of stays basically the identical, it’s unclear what enhancements TSMC’s 5nm+ course of brings to the desk in comparison with the 5nm course of.
Apple has new 14-inch and 16-inch MacEbook Pro fashions within the pipeline
Talking in regards to the upcoming MacEbook Pro fashions that may come outfitted with the M2 chip, Apple is rumored to launch two fashions – 14-inch and 16-inch. These machines will reportedly feature an SD card reader and an HDMI port as nicely. But extra importantly, they will also come fitted with a brighter mini-LED display that has already been used on the new iPad Pro with an M1 chip inside.
Additionally, the upcoming MacEbook Pro fashions with the M2 chip will lastly include a contemporary design that’s mentioned to undertake a flat-edged high and backside. Moreover, the 2 upcoming units are rumored to depend on a brand new MagSafe charging system with a magnetic energy cable, whereas the Touch Bar strip on the high shall be changed by a row of bodily perform keys.