MacBook Pro 2016 release date, specs rumors update: Laptop heading for 4th quarter release?

It's not a surprise that many fans were disappointed following Apple's failure to announce the highly anticipated MacBook Pro 2016 during the recently concluded World Wide Developers Conference or WWDC 2016. However, many fans are keeping it positive as they still hope for a 2016 release of Apple's flagship laptop.

According to the latest report, the upcoming MacBook Pro 2016 will arrive as the best yet the most affordable laptop from the Cupertino-based company. Previous reports suggested that the device is not going to wait for Intel's next generation processor, the Kaby Lake. Tech observers say that the device will run on the current Skylake processor, which has been widely used by other manufacturers.

Other features of the laptop include an OLED display touch bar that will replace the function keys right above the keyboard. This was allegedly reported by the popular Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. He also added that the device will come with USB-C ports and Thunderbolt 3.

There are speculations suggesting that the MacBook Pro 2016 will come with Touch ID fingerprint sensor technology, along with "Do Not Disturb" and "Dark Mode" features.

It has also been reported that the laptop will be slimmer and lighter compared to its predecessor.

According to a report by MacRumors, the laptop will most likely to arrive in two variants – the 13-inch and 15-inch models. The publication added that Apple may go for a September or December release. However, the company has yet to provide concrete details with regard to the device's development, much less its release date.

Meanwhile, tech observers believe that the 2016 MacBook Pro will arrive in the market with a lesser price compared to its predecessor. Nonetheless, fans should wait for Apple to officially announce the laptop. Until then, all rumors and speculations must be taken with a grain of salt.