As expected, Apple is hosting a special event on 27 October. Invite artwork built around “hello world” strongly hints at a Mac show: “hello” has been tied to the Mac since the original introduction in 1984.
In Cupertino, Apple is widely expected to refresh the MacBook Pro and may also update MacBook Air and iMac. The headline should be a thorough redesign of MacBook Pro, a line that has gone without a dramatic change for a long time.
Leaks suggest a thinner chassis, USB-C connectivity, and color options similar to iPhone, iPad, and MacBook: gold, gray, and silver. The most talked-about change is a new control strip in place of the traditional function-key row, potentially an OLED strip that adapts to the app you are using, alongside a larger Force Touch trackpad.
If the rumors hold, this is the biggest MacBook Pro rethink in years. Pricing and exact configs will land with the keynote.
