Apple is gradually updating its MacBook lineup with in-house chipsets. The Cupertino giant launched the 13-inch MacBook Air M1 and MacBook Pro M1 last year in November. And now, the brand has plans to refresh the 16-inch and 14-inch MacBook Pro models with a new M1X chipset. The first-gen M1 chipset is already a huge step up in terms of performance and battery efficiency. So it will be interesting to find out what the new M1X powered MacBook Pro’s bring to the table.

The upcoming MacBook Pro is expected to get a design refresh with slimmer bezels and a more squared look. Surprisingly, Apple will be removing the iconic touch-bar to make space for physical keys. The laptop is also likely to feature a new Mini-LED display, M1X chipset and up to 64GB RAM.

A new report suggests that Apple has begun volume production of the new MacBook models. We have also learnt that these models could arrive as early as November this year. So while the launch may still be a few weeks away, we know a lot about the upcoming models already. So keep reading to find out everything we know so far about the new MacBook Pro’s.

Apple MacBook Pro 2021 specs and features

–The upcoming MacBook Pro is expected to arrive in two models – 16-inch and 14-inch. Both of which are tipped to arrive with new M1X chipsets. While the launch date is yet to be revealed, the laptops have been spotted in multiple listings, including FCC and Eurasian Economic Commission. A French site Consomac recently spotted two new Macs in EEC listings with model numbers A2442 and A2485. As reported, the list contains plenty of Mac models. However, most of them are for the software updates coming to the macOS software. Whereas model numbers A2442 and A2485 do not match with any existing models.

–A more recent report from DigiTimes states that Apple has begun mass production of redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. According to the publication, Apple intends to reach a target of 800000 monthly shipments by the end of November.