Per the rumor mill, Apple’s mini LED-equipped 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro notebooks have edged closer to launch, with suppliers said to be entering volume production.
Sources have also stated that Apple will be bringing out a version of the MacBook Pro with a mini LED-backlit display, incorporating the technology used in the 12.9-inch iPad Pro screen.
According to supply chain sources cited by DigiTimes, volume production of the new MacBook Pro has commenced. Monthly shipments of the notebooks are anticipated to be between 600,000 and 800,000 units per month between August and November.
Mini LED technology is likely to be beneficial to Mac users as a backlighting system, and consists of thousands of mini LED backlights instead of a smaller number of LEDs. Through this, Apple can have more control over the backlight’s illumination patterns, enabling contrast ratios of up to 1 million to 1, better HDR support, and improved color representation.
The start of volume production in August also coincides with Apple’s usual fall product launches, which generally arrive a few months after production commences.
Depending on the rumors, Apple is believed to be bringing out a 14-inch MacBook Pro and a 16-inch MacBook Pro before the end of 2021. Along with mini LED backlighting, the models could include features like an M1 or M1X chip, an improved 1080p webcam, MagSafe, and even a return of previously-removed ports.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via AppleInsider and DigiTimes