Apple is expected to quietly unveil a new 15-inch MacBook Pro with Force Touch and a 27-inch non-Retina iMac on Wednesday, May 20.
The company last updated its 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro back in March, when it added a new Force Touch trackpad, new Intel Core processors, and better graphics. If a new report turns out to be accurate, Apple may also upgrade its 15-inch MacBook Pro as soon as tomorrow, May 20.
The news comes from French Apple-centric publication MacGeneration, which has a good track record when it comes to outing Apple plans. According to the report (translated), Apple is gearing up to introduce the first 15-inch MacBook with Force Touch technology, alongside an upgraded version of its 27-inch iMac with a non-Retina display. MacGeneration doesn't offer any specific details on what the 15-inch MacBook Pro will pack under the hood, but it's expected to come along the same lines as the 13-inch model.
When it comes to Force Touch, meanwhile, Apple has already equipped its latest MacBook and Apple Watch with the technology, and is expected to expand it to the next-generation iPhone, and now the new 15-inch MacBook Pro rumored to launch on May 20.
Considering that Apple has two laptop models with Force Touch - the new MacBook and the upgraded 13-inch MacBook Pro, it would make sense for the 15-inch model to get an upgrade as well and boast the same trackpad with haptic feedback.
In terms of the new 27-inch iMac, not many details are available just yet. Apple will reportedly upgrade the non-Retina model, but it remains unclear at this point just what changes are in store. The machine may see some new processing options or perhaps a more attractive price, especially since a Retina model is now available.
It's also worth pointing out that shipping times for the existing 15-inch MacBook Pro and 27-inch non-Retina iMac have slipped up to 2-3 weeks, which further suggests that new models may be en route.
If this new report turns out to be accurate and Apple does indeed plan to unveil new models on Wednesday, May 20, we'll soon get the official scoop straight from the source. Apple will likely not make a splashy announcement for the refreshed devices, but any change should be reflected on its store.
