Apple Registers Three New Macs in Eurasia Ahead of Thursday's 'Hello Again' Event

[MacRumors]

Just three days before Apple's "Hello Again" event, where it is widely expected to announce new Macs, French website Consomac has discovered a new Russian-language regulatory filing, in the Eurasian Economic Commission database, that points towards at least three new models running macOS Sierra launching soon.

The three new Macs, identified only with model numbers A1706, A1707, A1708, are likely to be new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pros alongside a new 13-inch MacBook, which could be a refreshed Air model, based on previous reports. However, adding confusion to the mix is the consecutive sequence of the model numbers.

The filing, published today, satisfies Russia's requirement for companies to register all products containing encryption and/or cryptographic tools.

Over the weekend, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said he believes the highlight of Apple's event on Thursday will be a redesigned MacBook Pro in both 13-inch and 15-inch sizes, adopting an OLED touch bar and Touch ID sensor, USB-C with Thunderbolt 3, and the same butterfly keyboard design introduced on the MacBook in 2015.

The all-new MacBook Pro is also expected to have faster Intel Skylake processors and faster graphics, possibly including the option of AMD "Polaris" graphics on higher-end models. Kuo said Apple will offer a new option of 2TB SSD storage, while it or a third-party supplier will release a MagSafe-like USB-C charging adapter.

The new 13-inch MacBook, meanwhile, is likely to be a refreshed MacBook Air, which would align with other rumors claiming that only the 13-inch MacBook Air will be seeing an update with new USB-C ports. However, there is an outside chance the model could be a slightly larger version of the current 12-inch MacBook.

The loosely translated filing refers to the Macs as "portable personal computers," effectively ruling out the iMac and Mac Pro.

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[macsplusmacs]

No mac mini? Sniff...

 

[ZacNicholson]

Its getting close. Im slowing going from 6 to 12.

 

[Mac Rules]

What's with the step back on the brilliant Magsafe conector?

I cannot count the number of times that has saved my MBP from destruction.

 

[alvesik]

What are the chances we will be able to go ahead and order on on Thursday? Fingers crossed

 

[gnasher729]

Would be nice if the cheaper MBP's also supported 5K monitors, not only the top model. Today you need to pay for quad core / 15" / 512GB SSD if you want a 5K external monitor.

 

[Disheart]

No new Watch bands?

 

[amg2014]

Something's telling me that this year's refresh isn't going to be any more exciting.

 

[RickeshPatel]

17in rMBP?

 

[RightMACatU]

Upgrade to 2TB SSD, +$1,500 - Add to cart -

 

[sniffies]

Next year, the 12" MacBook may be replaced with a revived 11" variant.

So, altogether we'll have:

11" and 13" MacBook
13" and 15" MacBook Pro

As far as naming goes, there will be a Pro version and a non-Pro version of most products, that's it, no more Minis or Airs:

iPad - iPad Pro
iPhone - iPhone Pro
Mac - Mac Pro
MacBook - MacBook Pro

 

[AllergyDoc]

Guess I'll try to get another 3 years out of my late-2013 rMBP, with all its passé ports and connections.

 

[tuxon86]

So... No mac pro...

 

[shaunymac]

The MagSafe bit...why do they eliminate things that make their products brilliant!? What's next, the backlit keyboard?

 

[taptic]

I really hope they take care of the minimal difference between the MacBook and the MacBook Air. I mean, I know there are significant differences and you know there are significant differences, but it's just two confusingly similar devices for the average customer right now. Most of the people I've seen buy a MacBook do it because it comes in a shiny new color.

 

[amg2014]

No mac mini? Sniff...

It's depressing. Especially with the fact that the Mac Mini hasn't been updated in two years. And the Mac Pro hasn't been updated in like three years.

 

[keysofanxiety]

why do they eliminate things that make their products brilliant!? What's next, the backlit keyboard?

You laugh, but as memory serves, they did that with the 2nd gen MacBook Air. One of the main reasons I stopped my friend buying a MBA until the 2011 revision.

 

[wallysb01]

So... No mac pro...

Best case we see an announcement and early '17 availability.

 

[deadlystriker]

Tim,

Please update the Mac Pro.

Thanks

 

[Accipiter]

No Mac Pro. No Mini. No iMac.

Apple has turned into a fashion gimmick company, and they're more interested in making iPhones and $15,000 watches.

The iPhone is a great device, but it's become the company's bread and butter. The Mac is dying.

Which sucks, because people need Macs to develop for iOS. Letting the Mac stagnate means flipping off your iOS developer base.

 

[kazmac]

There is still a possibility desktop Macs will be announced on Thursday -even if they aren't ready- so no doom and gloom for me just yet.

 

[Elbon]

"the highlight of Apple's event on Thursday will be a redesigned MacBook Pro...adopting...USB-C with Thunderbolt 3..."

"only the 13-inch MacBook Air will be seeing an update with new USB-C ports"

So, are the new MBPs expected to have USB-C or not?

 

[OldSchoolMacGuy]

Rumors and random guesses that rarely end up being truth.

Don't buy into rumors unless you want to be let down.

 

[jjiangweilan]

I am not going to buy Air, but I guess many people want Retina Air

 

[Kebabselector]

Laptops this month, desktops next month?