MacBook Pro 2016 release date, news, rumors: Laptop to be released early October along with new iMac?

Apple has yet to make the official announcement regarding the development of the 2016 MacBook Pro model. In spite of this, it has been a running speculation for the past several months that the Cupertino-based tech giant will be updating the said flagship brand this year. There is no consensus yet regarding the exact release of the laptop, but the latest reports are pointing towards an October launching of the new Mac Pro. 

According to The Week UK, Apple is likely to make the big reveal about the 2016 MacBook Pro in October. This is contrary to the earlier speculations among the tech analysts and enthusiasts that the new Apple laptop will make an appearance at an earlier date in September. It was recently confirmed by Apple that there will be a big press event in September, but the devices that will be showcased during this event are not yet confirmed. If this were the case, then Apple may instead feature the new iPhone 7 and Apple Watch 2, but not the new MacBook units.

Meanwhile, the October unveiling of the MacBook Pro 2016 is expected to coincide with another upcoming big device from Apple. As reported by The Bitbag, the company will also reveal the all-new iMac model. To note, however, there are confirmed details yet regarding a separate Apple event in October for the Mac Pro and iMac.

As for the featured specs of the MacBook Pro 2016, it is rumored that the device will sport an OLED touch panel. With the addition of this panel, it is expected that the users will no longer see the traditional function keys of the Apple laptop. If this rumor pans out, it will be a huge makeover in the physical design of the MacBook Pro.

It is also possible that Apple will add the Touch ID function in the upcoming MacBook Pro, similar to the company's other devices such as the iPhone and iPad. With this feature, the 2016 Mac Pro will make use of the MacOS Sierra's tight security features with the new fingerprint sensor technology.