MacBook Pro 2016 News & Updates, Specs, Review: Apple Launched Newest MacBook. Here's What We Know So Far
"Apple MacBook Pro 2016" has just launched and the firm has introduced few tech innovations in the device. It has introduced a "Touch Bar" and "Touch ID" sensor in the device, which can be helpful for its users to browse the applications easily and ensure secure access. Apart from that MacBook Pro 2016 displays the perfection Apple devices always shown.
Touch Bar of MacBook Pro 2016 is something new and the device is having a touch bar above the keyboard which displays all the latest applications a customer used. He can slide both the sides and see other applications, emojis, spelling suggestions etc., reports The Guardian.
The user can select his desired applications from the touch bar of MacBook Pro 2016 easily. It can be considered to be a refinement to touch screen, and almost in par with it in terms of usability. It could be a smart decision considering it is placed close to the keyboard, whereas touchscreen users would be distracted by toggling between screen and keyboard. MacBook Pro 2016 has also included "Touch ID" sensor, which will help users to lock and unlock the device with their fingerprint.
The MacBook Pro 2016 comes in 3 variants. According to screen size, it is 2 and available in both 13.3 and 15.4-inches. The 13-inch weighing 3 pounds, is available with or without Touch Bar and Touch ID, where the base model without Touch Bar and Touch ID is priced at $1,499 and with both is available from $1,799. The 15-inch weighs 4 pounds and starts at $2,399, cited by CNET.
Siri Button also included in the keyboard, which can take users Apple's AI assistant. MacBook Pro 2016 also has a headphone jack, which was rumored to be removed, reported by Tech Crunch. Also, there are four Thunderbolt 3 ports with the same dimension of USB-C port, which means apple is eyeing at the future transition, reported by Tech Crunch.
Apple MacBook Pro 2016 is able to reinvent its magic of introducing innovative tools with its Touch Bar and Touch ID sensor. Also, the firm looks to counter Microsoft, as it is flexing muscles with their latest "Surface" devices. It is yet to know if there is sales strategy to retain customers considering the Microsoft Surface exchange offer.
