Yet another rumor suggests new M1 MacBooks are coming at WWDC 2021

New 14-inch and 16-inch models could be on the cards

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Applewill announce its long-rumoured 2021 MacBook Pro models powered by Apple Silicon atWWDC 2021, according to a reputable analyst.

In a note to investors seen byMacRumours, Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives says that Apple is planning a “few surprises” for next week’s virtual keynote, including the announcement of newMacBook Pro 14-inch (2021)andMacBook Pro 16-inch (2021)models.

This echoes a recent prediction from reputable Apple leaker Jon Prosser, who “confirmed” that a new MacBook Pro will debut atWWDC, alongside the usual updates to iOS, macOS, watchOS and more.

Ives notes that the MacBooks will be powered by the M1 chip currently found inside Apple’s newestMacBook AirandiMacmodels, though previous rumors suggest that’s unlikely to be the case.

Rather, it’s rumored that Apple’s incoming MacBook Pro 2021 will feature the as-yet-unreleasedM1X chip, which is expected to offer major performance gains over the current M1 processor. After all, it wouldn’t make sense for professional-grade laptop to feature the same processor as the MacBook Air.

While Ives doesn’t reveal much else about the incoming MacBooks, previous speculation has suggested that the laptops will also feature a new design that ditches the much-maligned Touch Bar andbrings back both the HDMI port and SD card slot. MagSafe magnetic charging is also expected to make a comeback on the next-generation MacBook Pro models.

In his note, Ive reiterated previously reported predictions about upcoming products from Apple. He wrote that the upcoming iPhone 13 lineup will feature up to 1TB storage and that Apple plans to announce its AR glasses - dubbed Apple Glasses - at WWDC 2022.

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This year’s WWDC live stream kicks off on June 8 at 10am PDT / 1pm EDT / 6pm BST and 3am AEST.

Carly Page is a Freelance journalist, copywriter and editor specialising in Consumer/B2B technology. She has written for a range of titles including Computer Shopper, Expert Reviews, IT Pro, the Metro, PC Pro, TechRadar and Tes.

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