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Apple filed what appears to be an unreleased MacBook Pro with model identifier A2779 in a Canadian regulatory database on January 11, as spotted by Wade Penner on Twitter. We have independently confirmed that the listing exists, and it could indicate that a new version of the MacBook Pro is on the horizon.

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For now, the filing remains visible on Canada's Radio Equipment List and can be searched for on this page by entering "579C-A2779" into the "Certification Number" field. The listing clearly refers to a laptop with "MacBook Pro" branding from Apple.

Earlier today, it was rumored that Apple has a product announcement planned for tomorrow, with a press release expected to be shared on the Apple Newsroom. The database listing and the announcement could relate to Apple's long-awaited 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips.

Based on wireless frequency ranges mentioned in the filing, it appears that the new MacBook Pro will support Wi-Fi 6E, which extends Wi-Fi to the 6GHz band for more bandwidth, faster speeds, and lower latency. The current 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro support standard Wi-Fi 6, which is limited to 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands.


Beyond faster performance and Wi-Fi 6E, the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro are expected to have few other changes compared to the existing models with M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. Apple fully redesigned the high-end MacBook Pro in October 2021 with more ports, a notch, and more, and Macs often stick with the same design for multiple generations.

Update: Apple has announced new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, Wi-Fi 6E, and more.

Article Link: Unreleased MacBook Pro With Wi-Fi 6E Spotted in Canadian Regulatory Database
 
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It’s about to get real tomorrow. I’m not going to be able to go to sleep tonight. Praying for Midnight MacBook Pro 16” model. Please, Apple 🙏 👀

In addition, sorry folks! No Apple Polishing Cloth Pro/Pro Max. Powered by Industry-leading Jaggernaut M2 Chip.

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Credit: Twitter -Ian Zelbo
 
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Looks like its definitely happening! Congratulations to those who resisted those Amazon deals up to now. Congratulations to those who waited up to this point, because you are gonna be getting good deals on the remaining stock of M1 Pro and Max.
 
I can't wait for Youtubers to have headlines "Has Apple GIVEN UP on Apple Silicon?!" of "Apple has LOST to AMD & Intel and HERE's WHY" after it's announced as 5nm and a spec bump as if their laymen opinions and thoughts really matter.
Granted, Intel and AMD have released impressive products [including the 13th Gen mobile at CES] however, Apple will always have the upper hand on regarding the below.

1. General CPU & GPU TDP wattage.
2. High speed unified RAM [DDR6 at 6000Mhz]
3. SSD Speeds.
4. Heat management.
5. Throttle management.
6. SOo much More.

As much as I do love the new 13th Gen Laptops with RTX 4090 mobile, the MacBook Pro 16 with M2 Max will still outperform.
 
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Same. Almost two years on this one. Time to update it to M2. Entry-level iMac with 24 GB of RAM would be excellent.
I'd perhaps go to 1TB/16GB RAM. All depends on how horrific the UK pricing will be. Knowing Apple, they will jack prices up to be more obscene than they already are, then wonder why no one is buying anything.
 
Granted, Intel and AMD have released impressive products [including the 13th Gen mobile at CES], Apple will always have the upper hand on

1. General TDP
2. Unified RAM speeds [DDR6 at 6000Mhz]
2. SSD Speeds
3. Heat management
4. Throttle management
5. SOo much More.

As much as I do love the new 13th Gen Laptops with RTX 4090 mobile, the MacBook Pro 16 with M2 Max will still outperform.
DDR6?
 
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