Kuo: Two redesigned MacBook Pro models with MagSafe, no Touch Bar coming in Q3

Apple is predicted to release two new MacBook Pro models sporting an "all-new design form factor" in the third quarter of 2021, according to noted TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Kuo in a note to investors on Friday said he expects Apple to launch MacBook Pro variants boasting 14-inch and 16-inch displays, a new "flat-edged" design reminiscent of iPhone 12 and MagSafe charging capabilities.The next-generation models will ditch the much maligned OLED Touch Bar in favor of physical function buttons, according to the analyst. Some users laud the Touch Bar's flexibility, but the component's utility has not been fully realized as only a handful of developers have incorporated the dynamic control strip into their apps.

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