After the Apple MacBook Pro models were released in October 2016, there had been significant rumours about the upcoming MacBook 2017 and what it might feature as an improvement compared to the earlier version.

The upcoming MacBook Pro is most likely to offer newer Kaby Lake Intel processors long before October 2017, including the Dell Precision 5520, according to Forbes. Reports said that Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had previously predicted an update to the entire range in 2017. However, at that time Ming reportedly referenced that MacBook might be coming up with Cannonlake processors.

However, recently Ming-Chi updated in February 2017 in a new note claiming that the new MacBook Pro models will feature Kaby Lake processors. Also, he added that the 13-inch and 15-inch versions of the MacBook Pro will see an update towards the end of 2017, reports Mac World.

Reports claim that the fans who had been waiting for 32GB RAM update for the 15in MacBook Pro model might have to wait. MacBook Pro 2017 with 32 GB RAM is reportedly not to enter mass production until the fourth quarter of 2017 so its launch isn't expected until 2018. Recently on 21 March 2017, Apple has closed down its website with a note saying that something special is in store for the fans. However, fans have been anticipating for some good news in the laptop section specifically MacBook Pro 2017.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has most recently done prediction that the upcoming MacBook Pro 2017 will feature an Apple-designed chip. It will help the MacBook to handle all the simple applications in one go and will efficiently handle the updates as well.

Gurman said about the chip that reportedly went into development in 2016 is similar to the one used in Touch Bar of its latest MacBook Pro. However, the updated part codenamed T310 is supposed to handle low-power mode functionality for MacBook 2017 and might help in battery consumption.