Here's the in-depth breakdown of everything that's new. So outside of remaining stock or refurb offers, these newer models - with only USB-C ports - are pretty much you're only option for Pro-level Mac laptops. Note that Apple has also discontinued the 15-inch 2015 MacBook Pro model as of today. And Apple is offering two new accessories: A third-party external GPU option, and new laptop sleeve cases. The two updated MacBook Pros keep the current starting prices of $1,799 (13-inch) and $2,399 (15-inch). The 2017 MacBook Pro models, which look identical to the new 2018 models. The entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro model without the TouchBar is unchanged for now, as is the rest of the Mac lineup, including the 12-inch MacBook, MacBook Air and desktop Macs. The controversial butterfly keyboard, meanwhile, is getting tweaked a bit - but it won't be completely overhauled. The 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro models with Apple's Touch Bar secondary display are getting updated Intel CPUs, new RAM and storage options, True Tone screens, a new T2 subprocessor for security and encryption and hands-free Siri. The Apple MacBook Pro is getting a midsummer update - but it's a specs-focused, under-the-hood component refresh that leaves the familiar 2016-era design unchanged. The article originally published July 12 follows. The company says the issue was due to a previously undiscovered software problem, and that it has issued a patch in the form of the MacOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Supplemental Update ( download here) that should address it.Ĭheck out our forthcoming review to see test results before and after the patch is applied. CPU clock speeds were slowed down as internal temperature spiked during high-load computing sessions.

Update, July 24: Apple has confirmed the widespread reports of throttled CPU performance on its 2018 MacBook Pro models, which have emerged since the laptops were released earlier this month.

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