Stolen MacBook Pro Schematics Confirm Apple's Plans to Add More Ports and Remove Touch Bar

[applicious84]

Really? Please do share what Apple has actually done that's against the law in order to make money?

Oh, I duuno. Here's just a recent article, posted today:

U.S. Senator Calls AirTags Release 'Timely' as App Store Antitrust Hearing Kicks Off

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, who is spearheading an antitrust hearing on competition in App Stores, today called Apple's AirTags release...

www.macrumors.com

I know, I know, you need cases they've already lost:

France fines Apple 1.1 billion euros for anticompetitive monopoly practices, Apple to appeal - 9to5Mac

Apple has today been served a 1.1 billion euro fine from France. The French authorities said that Apple had created...

9to5mac.com

Apple's international antitrust battles - the story so far | AppleInsider

Apple has become the subject of many different antitrust investigations, looking into the iPhone maker's activities relating to the App Store, Apple Pay, and other areas. Here's the backstory on all of the ongoing antitrust actions affecting Apple at the moment, updated on August 29 with...

appleinsider.com

And those are in markets that really favor large businesses. Nevermind so many other other practices that Apple engages in to benefit itself at the expense of others, from labor practices to turning a blind eye to abuses of corporate partners:

Apple owes $2 million for not giving workers meal breaks

Apple has been ordered to cut a $2 million check for denying some of its California retail workers adequate meal breaks.

money.cnn.com

But, lets make sure all the apple sycofans express their outrage at leaked plans that Apple should have made years ago--see the title:
...Add More Ports and Remove Touch Bar

At least they made their users spend lots of money on crappy dongles though

 

[derekamoss]

Heck, doesn't MR want to avoid a Gizmodo-style ban.

Gizmodo themselves paid for the phone they bought, thats why the banned. If apple had banned everyone else who reported about gizmodo's illegally purchasing the phone, not one single press person would be at any of their media event's. Macrumors is just doing its job reporting about this, just like how every news media had no problem reporting on the Snowden files leaked, he/she Manning doing the same.

 

[newyorksole]

You should respect the fact that some of us have a problem with what MacRumors has done. We are entitled to an opinion. Reasonable people can certainly disagree. I can tolerate and even respect dissenting viewpoints. Can you? Oh, and in answer to your question, the answer is no.

The problem here is that you’re picking and choosing. You’re only mad because of the manner in which this information was posted. What if some random account just posted the photos/schematics of the new MBP with no mention of how it was obtained? I’m sure that would be fine to you and others.

The problem here is that we **know** these things were intentionally stolen and that makes it sooo bad and sooo much worse than other kinds of leaked/stolen info.

 

[derekamoss]

The problem here is that you’re picking and choosing. You’re only mad because of the manner in which this information was posted. What if some random account just posted the photos/schematics of the new MBP with no mention of how it was obtained? I’m sure that would be fine to you and others.

The problem here is that we **know** these things were intentionally stolen and that makes it sooo bad and sooo much worse than other kinds of leaked/stolen info.

It must be hypocrite day or something.

 

[visusomanchi]

USB C is the best thing to happen to device charging in decades.

I absolutely DO NOT WANT to return to proprietary chargers and connectors. Apple, hope the Magsafe is optional and this will remain chargeable from a USB C port.

Megasafe is best.

 

[Leonardleonard]

Schematics stolen from Apple supplier Quanta Computer outline Apple's plans for the next-generation MacBook Pro models that are expected in 2021, and clearly confirm plans for additional ports and a return to MagSafe.

MacRumors saw the schematics after they were leaked online, and some of them feature the logic board of the next-generation MacBook Pro. On the right side of the machine, there's a visible HDMI port, accompanied by a USB-C/Thunderbolt port and followed by an SD Card reader. The left side features two additional USB-C/Thunderbolt ports and a MagSafe charging slot, for a total of three USB-C/Thunderbolt ports instead of four as we have today.

Rumors from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and Bloomberg have previously said that all of these ports will be coming to the 2021 MacBook Pro models, but the schematics both confirm the addition of the new ports and give us insight into their positioning.

The codename for the Mac is "J316," which suggests that the logic board that we've seen is for the 16-inch MacBook Pro. There's also a "J314" model that likely correlates to the 14-inch MacBook Pro that Apple is also rumored to be working on. Both machines are expected to feature the new ports, MagSafe charging option, and upgraded Apple silicon chips.

This information, which was also shared by 9to5Mac, comes from a ransomware group called REvil, which claims to have accessed the internal computers of Apple supplier Quanta Computer.

Along with the logic board layout, the documentation includes deeply technical listings of MacBook components and layouts that may ultimately provide additional information on these machines as it's parsed. Leaked images of the new MacBook Pro floating around on Twitter also confirm that the device will not feature a Touch Bar, which is in line with rumors that we've heard. The casing design may also feature more rounded corners.

REvil has threatened to release additional documents stolen from Quanta Computer if Apple does not pay a ransom fee by May 1. REvil plans to release new files every day until Apple pays the fee, and Apple has not commented on the situation.

Quanta Computer said that it has indeed been subject to "cyber attacks on a small number of Quanta servers" but that there's "no material impact on the company's business operation.

Article Link: Stolen MacBook Pro Schematics Confirm Apple's Plans to Add More Ports and Remove Touch Bar

Macrumours has the right to publish Information there is no endorsement of the action. if Washington Post would publish leaked documents would be considered good journalism too. generally information does not differ from what we have seen so far. would be nice if all the keys now had displays according to a patent we have seen to mitigate for the loss of the Touch Bar which I personally love.

 

[smoking monkey]

4 down to 3 USB C ports. Some people gonna be miffed.
As to MR publishing this info. mmm... Probably not the best thing to do.
I wish there was no HDMI or SD Card slot, but that's just me.

 

[johnsc3]

Another huge downside of MagSafe only charging would be losing the ability to charge from either side of the MacBook which depending on your position in relation to your outlet is a lifesaver.

Much agreed...

 

[johnsc3]

I would hope a non-USB-C charging port would be to allow quicker charging and that you could still use standard USB-C for slow charging. USB-C maxes out at 100W, which is actually very constricting. My 15" Macbook will still drain it's battery sometimes even with an 85W power brick when I'm doing a lot(It's using more than 85W of power). I'd really like to see a standardized power supply that provides ~500W of DC power.

Why so much?

 

[Wokis]

For all the ways the TOUCHBAR is pointless, it's still better than static keys for most things. Simple things like the way it suggests multiple email addresses or phone numbers when filling out forms (one tap easy), or being able to set/change some keys to be what/where you want them (like setting a lock key on my Touch Bar). I can't say it's perfect but after 4+ years of it, I would def choose it over function keys.

The sad part is that it is possible and even likely that software support for the touch bar will go away in subsequent versions of MacOS. Perhaps to a point where you update and it will just be changed into a static row of standard mac/function keys.

 

[Anarchy99]

Why is enveryone worrying? Apple steal from us too with their inflated price tags.

even to me thats a stretch, these are voluntary transactions.

I would say they are stealing from us by not providing us schematics with electronics we purchase if not with purchase for everyone at least if we ask for them.
I'd say they are stealing from us by not allowing us to load whatever software we want on our devices whether we are talking side-loading and/or downgrades.

but if your not the type to agree that taking away our rights as paying customers is stealing then I would DEFINITELY say they are stealing from us when they pressure CBP to try confiscate refurbished Apple parts eg screens etc. by lying claiming they are counterfeits and other shady practices like that that make repair harder.

 

[turbineseaplane]

4 down to 3 USB C ports. Some people gonna be miffed.

Not necessarily.

If ons is using all 4 ports, one of them was likely doing Power in that setup.

That will now have its own port again.

 

[Anarchy99]

I agree with others. MacRumors should not disseminate stolen material, no matter the desire for clicks.

#fakenews
I dont see MacRumors disseminating stolen material (I even double checked 😳)

they did there own mockup it looks a nothing like the actual leak for the header of their news story.(google the leaked file if you don't believe me)
all they are doing is reporting on a legit news story, if that offends you why read said story?

 

[ThisBougieLife]

I don't hate the touch bar the way many people do, but it's true that I don't use it much and I see it as mostly a gimmick.

I like the return of the SD card slot.

Don't love the removal of one USB-C port but in truth I've probably used all four once in the five years since I've had a USB-C MBP.

 

[Capeto]

I was ready to jump the gun on a MacBook Pro, but thanks to this I'll wait until the 14" model is released. So I guess I'm thankful for this leak.

 

[GSWForever8]

Well, hopefully I can charge the MagSafe AND the usb-c to get double charging speed.

 

[sportyfish]

While I understand the sentiment-this information is now out-so someone was bound to post the information.

I strongly share the concerns and disappointment that MR is enabling illegal ransomware activities. The ransomware is premised on the threat of publicly releasing confidential information. The threat is amplified by the extent to which the public is exposed. Therefore, it's a false counterargument to claim that MR isn't doing any harm, because the information is or was going to be posted by others. MR should own up to the fact that it is enabling randomware attackers. If MR is ok with that ethical trade-off, please be up front about it. And if MR is not ok with that ethical trade-off, please don't hide behind the false "it isn't enabling because others would have published it" argument.

 

[sportyfish]

MacRumors isn't Apple's unpaid security squad. If there's something worthy of being published, they should publish it in accordance with their usual editorial guidelines and priorities. You'll note they didn't post the actual schematics, they used them to confirm previously (widely) reported rumors.

The pearl-clutchers can just close their eyes real tight when scrolling past this article.

The concern isn't *what* information was released, or *who* was harmed. The concern is that this rewards an activity (ransomware) that could potentially hurt anyone, including private individuals. It's the same reason that I wouldn't want to knowingly purchase a stolen bike, and would not want to actively ignore the possibility that a bike I was buying is stolen. I don't want to encourage the behavior.

 

[jont-fu]

Wait - are DSLRs now shipping with USB-C cables (been a minute since I purchased, or even researched, a DSLR)? If so, cool. If not, you're still gonna need a dongle. Having amassed quite the dongle collection, I look forward to returning to a less dongle'd scenario.

You don't need a dongle, just get the right type of cable if it doesn't come with your DLSR. The cables are $5 for cheap ones and if you're a professional you sure can afford even a quality cable.

 

[sportyfish]

I don't see the problem with posting the information that's now out there. It's not like it won't be posted everywhere anyway.

The problem is that a ransomware attack is predicated on the public release of the information, and the extent of the reach to the public dictates the extent of the threat. By further publicizing, one is further extending the reach of the information, and therefore contributing to general ransomware activities and incentive. It's ethically dubious.

 

[motulist]

I really hope the new keyboard shipping with the iMac isn't an indication of where the MacBook Pro is headed. The corners just look cartoonish and actually cut into the keys.

Oh god i didn't hear that yet and I just looked at some images of the new keyboard- holy eff that's bad design. It looks pretty but sacrifices core functionality.

 

[thomas040]

Why are you posting stolen information?

wondering the same thing. isn't that like aiding and abetting? Don't post stories based on criminally obtained information. That's just moral hazard in action.

 

[buckwheet]

Megasafe is best.

Yeah, I did really like Magsafe, actually. It's funny because sooooo many people were up in arms when they removed it in exchange for Thunderbolt/USB-C... haha...

I think probably the lesson here is that the kind of users who check out MR don't really matter that much to Apple. Heh... Which is entirely fair since it's a 100% certainty that they're spending $$$$ on user studies to collect actual information!

 

[NanoG6]

Why not both? Those that want to use magsafe could use the new magsafe port, others that want to keep charging via usb-c, just use your usb-c adapter.

Win/win.

They should provide USB-A instead proprietary Magsafe. At this point, people already have too many (USB-C) chargers.

 

[Shirasaki]

To anyone saying MacRumors posting “stolen” information unethical, it may be, but without those leaked information, there is nothing much to say other than baseless speculation. Apple relying on Jobs era secrecy and trying to hide everything from prying eyes will continue to face higher and higher pressure from all possible sources.

On the other hand, if Apple does introduce such MacBook Pro, I might seriously consider start using it, even though that means legacy support will be gone forever (Apple will never allow people to simulate older version of macOS). I love MagSafe and don’t think it should go away. More ports are also better. Wireless technology is inherently unreliable after all.