It's been six years. It has been six years since I was able to take a memory card out of my camera and load it into my MacBook Pro. However, it appears that the MacBook Pro 2021 will bring back this feature, albeit belatedly.

Bloomberg reports that Apple is bringing back the SD card slot for the MacBook Pro 2021. Sure, it has been possible to attach a USB-C cable to the camera for transfer, but the SD card slot is easier. All DSLRs and mirrorless cameras continue to have SD card slots, so it is not clear why Apple has taken so long to see the light.

But there are other big changes in the pipeline.

Bloomberg also reports that the MacBook Pro will lose the Touch Bar, which provides contextually relevant shortcuts but mostly just gets in the way, making things that should be easy, such as adjusting brightness or muting volume It makes it difficult.

But there is some bad news: the MacBook Pro 2021 is unlikely to feature Face ID. Currently, the MacBook Pro uses a Touch ID button in the upper right corner of the keyboard. Meanwhile, the best Windows-powered laptops have offered face ID unlocking via Windows Hello for years, although it is not as secure as Face ID.

Another disappointment is that the MacBook Pro 2021 will not have 5G connectivity; according to Bloomberg, even though Apple is working on "the ability to connect to the Internet via a smartphone's network," this feature is not expected to appear soon. not appear anytime soon.

Other rumors and leaks suggest that Apple is preparing both a 14-inch MacBook Pro 2021 and a 16-inch MacBook Pro 2021. These models will likely feature the even faster Apple Silicon chip and MagSafe charging, which is said to be included in the new 2021 MacBook Air.

We have also seen leaked information that Apple may be moving to a mini LED display for the MacBook Pro 2021.

However, even with these upgrades, it is the return of the SD card slot that MacBook Pro fans will be most excited about.

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