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#Apple new imac release date 2016 pro
According to the Pike's Universum blog, hints within El Capitan's code point to a yet-to-be-revealed Mac Pro codenamed 'AAPLJ95,1'.Īs the current generation of Mac Pro was codenamed 'AAPLJ90,1', it's highly plausible that the code is referring to an unreleased upgrade. Did El Capitan drop a Mac Pro hint?Įl Capitan isn't Apple's latest operating system, as the new Sierra developer preview was launched at WWDC 2016.

Mac Pro 2016 priceĪt present, the range of Mac Pros starts at a lofty £2,499 ($2,999) for a model with a quad-core Xeon processor and 12GB of RAM, whilst the variant with a 6-core Xeon and 16GB of RAM costs an eye-watering £3,299 ($3,999).Īpple tends to be quite rigid with its pricing structure, but as there's uncertainty concerning Apple's next move in the Pro range, it's difficult to predict exactly what the new system could cost. Once we do finally see a new Mac Pro arrive, you can expect it to be worth the wait.
#Apple new imac release date 2016 update
With swathes of frustrated Mac users starting to get impatient, we're speculating that Apple's new Mac Pro update – in whatever form it takes – will likely arrive alongside the official release of the macOS Sierra update, which is scheduled for autumn 2016 ( probably mid-October).Īs is Apple's style, everything official is kept a secret until the moment of release (though sometimes the invitation gives away a hint or two). Considering that Apple's top-tier desktop machine hasn't had an update since 2013, it is long overdue.Īccording to MacObserver, Apple's crowd of dedicated power users is rapidly dwindling, and those that remain are mostly holding on to their aging – but more easily upgraded – Mac Pro workstations from 2012. What will it cost? Expect it to be similar to the current prices, which start at £2,499 (or $2,999)Įverything regarding a Mac Pro release date is pure speculation at present, as it hasn't been confirmed if, or when, a new Mac Pro might arrive.What is it? Apple's most powerful desktop computer.If you want to know more, keep reading to find out what we're hoping to see in a 2016 Mac Pro update. Other rumours suggest Apple will be dropping the Mac Pro in favour of a powerful all-in-one iMac Pro with a 5K screen and super-speedy Xeon E7 paired with either the AMD FirePro W9100 or Polaris 10 chipsets.
#Apple new imac release date 2016 mac os x
Hints in Mac OS X El Capitan's code suggest that the new Mac Pro could arrive with 10 USB ports, whilst either the new Intel Xeon E5 v4 or AMD Zen processors are likely to be the CPU of choice. Apple's computing market share dipped to 4.9% in Q2 of 2016, so an update to reinvigorate the remaining Mac power users is sorely needed. The existing 'trashcan' model was announced at Apple's WWDC back in June 2013, and finally arrived on the market six months later.ĭespite it being the company's top-of-the-line desktop, the hardware is starting to look a little dated alongside the rest of Apple's device line-up, so we reckon it is definitely due some specification improvements, and perhaps an updated design, too. It's been a little while since the Apple Mac Pro received an update.
