References to Apple’s next generation MacBook Pro models have been discovered within the latest macOS 10.12.4 beta
Eagle eyed developers have noticed that Apple’s latest macOS 10.12.4 beta includes references to what appears to be the company’s line of next generation MacBook Pro models, sparking speculation that Apple is gearing up to launch an updated range of machines which feature Intel’s faster Kaby Lake processors alongside minor battery and performance improvements.
Noticing motherboard identifiers, ‘Mac-B4831CEBD52A0C4C’, ‘Mac-CAD6701F7CEA0921’ and ‘Mac-551B86E5744E2388’ within the macOS 10.12.4 beta code, blog Pike’s Universum notes that when comparing the performance bias settings for each motherboard mentioned, it’s unlikely these would be for desktop Mac hardware such as the Mac Pro or iMac.
Mac-B4831CEBD52A0C4C would likely be for two new 13-inch MacBook Pro models with function keys. The models would likely have Kaby Lake processors with a maximum Turbo Boost of 3400 MHz and 4000 MHz respectively.
Mac-CAD6701F7CEA0921 would likely be for three new 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar models. These notebooks would likely have Kaby Lake processors with a maximum Turbo Boost of 3500/3700 MHz and 4000 MHz respectively.
Mac-551B86E5744E2388 would likely be for three new 15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar models. These notebooks would likely have Kaby Lake processors with a maximum Turbo Boost of 3800/3900 MHz and 4100 MHz respectively.
The discovery of todays motherboard identifiers comes after the often reliable KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported Apple is planning to release an updated MacBook (12-inch) and MacBook Pro (13-inch & 15-inch) towards the end of the year that shall feature Intel’s next-generation Kaby Lake processor, with Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Pro exclusively gaining a new 32GB RAM configuration.