MacBook Pro Release Date Rumors: Intel Delaying Launch of 15- Inch MacBook Pro 2015?
The unveiling of a 15-inch MacBook Pro 2015 was considered imminent at the Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference next month but it now looks like delay in shipping of Intel chips may delay the launch.
Revealing details about Intel's timelines for its processors, Mac Rumors noted that Broadwell chips for 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro are not available yet and therefore an updated 15-inch MacBook Pro may not be showcased at the conference scheduled in June.
"The desktop-class Broadwell chips that are currently shipping were also given prospective July/August 2015 release timelines, so their arrival does potentially herald the imminent release of Broadwell chips that would succeed the existing Crystalwell chips in the 2014 Retina MacBook Pro. If these chips are going to ship out earlier than the prospective July/August timeline, it's possible Apple could make a Retina MacBook Pro update announcement at WWDC," the report suggested.
It also noted that significant delays in availability of Broadwell chips may see Apple opt for the next generation of Skylake chips which are expected to be available this year.
"The major takeaway from the increased iMac and Retina MacBook Pro shipping estimates is that the Broadwell delays have thrown Apple's upgrade cycle into disarray, making it difficult to determine when we might see an update due to all the variables involved," the report notes.
