Images of New MacBook Pro With Magic Toolbar Leaked in macOS Sierra 10.12.1

[grue]

"based on past part leaks, we're expecting four USB-C ports and a headphone jack, with the HDMI port, MagSafe port, and SD card slot being eliminated."

…and what of thunderbolt, is it Schrodinger's port?

 

[corsa]

So how do you change the brightness while doing an Apple Pay payment?

Probably hit the fn key to toggle Magic Toolbar modes.

 

[Floris]

"based on past part leaks, we're expecting four USB-C ports and a headphone jack, with the HDMI port, MagSafe port, and SD card slot being eliminated."

…and what of thunderbolt, is it Schrodinger's port?

No jack on the macbook either? How am I going to connect my studio speakers and sound equipment now? Do I have to buy yet again more adapters? ffs.

 

[akadafni]

The details are very nice.
Can someone explain me where is the on/off button?
Isn't there a need for a physical button?

You would think so. But when I tell you how many people I talk to who don't know how to power off their Mac....one customer said it had been so long since she turned off the Mac that she forgot where the power was. SMH

 

[sir1963nz]

I hope they open this Magic Bar to developers on day 1 with an API...

ROTFLMAO, I remember the "Apricot" way back in the 1980s had a series of function keys that had an LCD display below them. It was not hard to change the text below each key and their function, by default they were cut/copy/paste and 2 others I can't remember.

This is a very old idea with a modern implementation.

 

[killawat]

…and what of thunderbolt, is it Schrodinger's port?

USB-C is the interface for Thunderbolt 3 so it'll be there, atleast two. The other two will be TB3 as well or USB 3.1 Gen 2 10 Gbps.

 

[corsa]

I'm hoping the USB-C ports will be Thunderbolt 3 ports, which use the same USB-C connector and work with all USB-C devices.

 

[b3ats]

I'm surprised Apple didn't put the MacRumors logo in line with the 'enter' and 'return' keys. Along with these images they really are slacking nowadays...

 

[Khemsmtl]

So how do you change the brightness while doing an Apple Pay payment?

You don't

 

[jdillings]

The Russians strike again

 

[MadDane]

There is a high probability that I will order a 15" MBP on Thursday, so it is interesting to actually see what's in store. But I wonder how the new keyboard will work from a user-perspective. I guess time will tell

Anyway, excited for the Keynote and also to see pricing of these things!

 

[acctman]

so where are the ports

 

[Kwstas]

Look at the displayed screen. "Cancel" in big letters where the Escape button was.

esc is easier

 

[chrono1081]

No, not the magsafe port! That's one of my favorite features!
Everything else looks awesome though.

 

[grue]

USB-C is the interface for Thunderbolt 3 so it'll be there, atleast two. The other two will be TB3 as well or USB 3.1 Gen 2 10 Gbps.

Great. I look forward to my users losing the dongles to connect to their thunderbolt displays.

 

[iGeek2014]

I don't think you can do that on iPhone either. Also why would you do that while you're about to make a payment?

My screen always seems to go brighter when using Apple Pay on iPhone before going darker again.

Probably to make it easier to see which card you're using I'd imagine.

 

[theBostonian]

Isn't it more likely they're getting rid of the HDMI etc on the 13" MacBook rather than the MacBook Pros? I can't fathom a putatively pro machine being stripped of all ports used by professionals and replaced with a standard that is relatively nascent.

What is the consensus with regards to upgrading to a 1st gen product? Should we wait for the refresh next year before upgrading? Get the kinks worked out?

 

[Mr. Dee]

This also proves that Touch ID Home button will be embedded in iPhone 8.

 

[Floris]

No, not the magsafe port! That's one of my favorite features!
Everything else looks awesome though.

It's ok, we're now back in the age of pulling a complete system off of the table again.

 

[spatterman]

macOS Sierra 10.12.1, released yesterday, includes hidden Apple Pay images that depict the brand new MacBook Pro with an OLED touch panel that's set to be announced by Apple on Thursday, October 27.

In addition to confirming that such a product is in the works, the images give us our first full look at the redesigned MacBook Pro ahead of its launch. An OLED touch panel is located on top of the keyboard, where the function keys would normally be placed, and it very clearly supports Touch ID, as it is seen used with Apple Pay.

As has been rumored, the touch panel, which may be called the "Magic Toolbar," appears to be contextual, changing based on what's on the screen. In the images, Apple Pay dialog is depicted, asking a customer to confirm a purchase with a finger on the panel. It appears Touch ID is built directly into the OLED panel, with no dedicated Touch ID button depicted.

Aside from the OLED touch panel, the new MacBook Pro looks similar in design to the existing models. It looks like the 13-inch MacBook Pro is used in the images, suggesting the machine will gain speakers located at the side of the keyboard.

Thickness can't be determined from the orientation of the MacBook Pro in the images, but rumors suggest the new machine is thinner and lighter weight than existing models. A redesigned hinge can be seen in the images, suggesting it is indeed quite a bit thinner. Also visible are much flatter keys, similar in design to the keys of the Retina MacBook, which use a new butterfly mechanism.

Ports are not visible, but based on past part leaks, we're expecting four USB-C ports and a headphone jack, with the HDMI port, MagSafe port, and SD card slot being eliminated.

Apple will announce the new MacBook Pro on Thursday, October 27 at 10:00 a.m. A new MacBook Air model is also expected, and new iMacs are a possibility. MacRumors will provide live coverage of the event both on MacRumors.com and on the MacRumorsLive Twitter account.

(Thanks, Richard!)

Article Link: Images of New MacBook Pro With Magic Toolbar Leaked in macOS Sierra 10.12.1

 

[Floris]

This also proves that Touch ID Home button will be embedded in iPhone 8.

I don't know if this is proof, but it sure is a good indicator they're considering it.

 

[xmonkey]

Well...that is extremely underwhelming. Touch ID is nice, but the screen looks identical to the current model. Same bezel, likely same resolution. I was hoping for a smaller footprint or a larger display...but we get neither.

The bezel is clearly thinner than the current model, most noticeably on the left/right.

http://images.anandtech.com/reviews/mac/rMBP13/DSC_8954.jpg

 

[spatterman]

Yeah...but here's the problem. I have a 2013 MacBook and there isn't a single thing wrong with it. It's just as fast as it was on the day I got it...it's crash-free and I still like the way it looks.

So...what about people like me?

Damn you Apple.

Damn you to hell.

 

[Rolyataylor2]

Eww Butterfly keyboard... Has the same inward curve of the keys in the Macbook

 

[satchmo]

Also, looking at the picture.. wonder where the power button went. Hmm..

Knowing Apple, it's probably through Siri.