What to Expect From the Apple Silicon 16" MacBook Pro

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There’s a common feeling among Apple analysts and rumour mill fire-stokers that we’ll see a 16" MacBook Pro this year powered by Apple silicon.

Having been one of the first to grab the current Intel 16" MacBook Pro when it arrived in 2019, I’m rather excited by this prospect.

But I’m also realistic.

Over the years, I’ve watched as people hypothesise about the next iteration of every Apple device. iPhones with projection screens, circular Apple Watches, MacBooks with ultra-thin bezels and Face ID; they roll in, without fail, every single time the supply chain leaks begin.

And what does Apple do? They release the exact same device, albeit with a few tweaked internals.

Take the M1 MacBooks, for example. There was talk of a significant redesign to signal the arrival of Apple silicon, but nothing changed. Both the Air and Pro look identical to their predecessors.

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So, with that in mind, what can we expect from the forthcoming M-powered 16" MacBook Pro, and when will it…