The upcoming MacBook Pro 2016 is getting a lot of attention lately, especially since its rumored release is fast approaching. Reports believe that Apple's newest laptop will be unveiled either on Oct. 24 or 25.

Although reports do not entirely agree on the specific date of launch, it does fall around the same time with only a day of difference. There has been talk of an event scheduled to happen on the 24th, while a Q4 result announcement is said to take place on the 25th.

As for its specifications, due to Apple's recent release of the iPhone 7 — which shook the world when it came without the usual 3.5-mm headphone jack — there has been speculation that the Cupertino-based tech company may adopt the same removal with all of its other products. This means that there are expectations that the MacBook Pro 2016 may not come with a headphone jack. However, there are also reports that claim no truth to this rumor.

As previously stated, the upcoming MacBook Pro is expected to feature an OLED bar above its keyboard. This is somewhat of a gamechanger since this OLED bar grants the user quick access to applications and notifications. It has also been said that this bar will replace the function keys found at the top. And as with Apple's other offerings, the latest iteration of the MacBook Pro is believed to be the thinnest in the lineup. With this, it is also expected to become lighter in comparison to older models.

For security, a Touch ID is going to be used for logging in. Ports will also experience an overhaul as they are said to be replaced with USB Type-C versions. Design-wise, it is expected to sport an aluminum chassis. Under the hood, the latest laptop is said to have a better battery, along with an AMD Polaris GPU for the high-end versions. It is also expected to run on the newest macOS 10.12.1 and Intel's Skylake instead of the recently released Kaby Lake processor.

Since Apple has yet to confirm these speculations, though, readers should take this news with a grain of salt.