

The new MacBook Pro models will ship with macOS Monterey pre-installed, but all users of MacBook models released within the last six years can upgrade for free starting on October 25. These include Live Text, a feature that detects text in photos so that it can be copy and pasted across apps, and Portrait Mode in FaceTime. But only M1 Macs get to take advantage of certain new features. It will bring deeper integration between Apple devices (especially Mac and iPad) and system-wide enhancements to Safari, FaceTime, Notes, and Maps. The new models bring back the MagSafe power port while replacing the divisive Touch Bar with traditional function keys once again, and upgrade the webcam to 1080p resolution.Īpple's new operating system, macOS Monterey, is compatible with both Intel and M1 Macs, helping users still using Intel Mac computers bridge the gap. These new MacBook Pro models are available for pre-order now and will be released to stores on October 26, starting at $1,999.99 for the 14-inch model and $2,499.99 for the 16-inch model. We have yet to test these new MacBook Pro models, of course, but plan to do so soon for full review and consideration for this guide. This eliminates the option for new Intel-based MacBooks and Mac computers from Apple, with only the M1 versions of the 13-inch MacBook Pro available. Apple has announced brand-new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with the company's very-own (and also brand-new) M1 Pro and M1 Max processors inside.
