Here is the extremely concise version of today’s announcements from Apple: what, when, and how much?
Mac
New MacBook Pro line features enhancements to nearly every spec. Any USB-3/Thunderbolt 3 port can charge, provide Thunderbolt, USB 3.1 Gen 2, DisplayPort1.2, HDMI, VGA. Though a cable or adapter may be necessary (good news, this is an industry standard so there are lots of options on the market). Available in Silver and Space Grey. Has a headphone jack!
13″ MacBook Pro
Shipping today
Begins at $1499
17% thinner than previous generation. Traditional function key bar. Two USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 ports.
13″ MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and Touch ID
Orders began today / Ships in 2-3 weeks
Begins at $1799
Same body as entry 13″ MacBook Pro but includes four USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 ports. Faster RAM and GPU compared to non-Touch Bar model.
15″ MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and Touch ID
Orders began today / Ships in 2-3 weeks
Begins at $2399
14% thinner than previous generation. Four USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 ports. Radeon GPU standard.
Minor Details
- 13″ MacBook Air will continue sales but clearly it’s being phased out. For people on a budget who also find the current 12″ MacBook limiting.
- 11″ MacBook Air no longer available.
- Previous generation MacBook Pros are still available for customers who wish to have legacy ports (strangely at the same price as before). 13″ for $1,300 / 15″ for $1,999.
- No announced changes to MacBook, Mac Pro, or iMac lines.
- LG UltraFine Display has three USB-C ports and provides power to the MacBook Pro through the same cable. 15″ MacBook can run two of these. 5K for $1,299 / 4K for $699.
- Previously announced Apple Watch Nike+ available tomorrow.
- Pocket Minecraft for Apple TV featuring network gameplay with iPad and iPhone, later this year.
- “TV” app for tvOS and iOS serves as a unified portal for video content across apps, available in December.
- AirPods wireless earphones were previously announced for late October but they are delayed.