By James TitcombApple is preparing to launch new Mac computers next week, but may controversially ditch the traditional USB port. The long-awaited refresh to the company's suite of computers, including the MacBook Pro, MacBook Air and iMac, will be unveiled on Thursday October 27, the technology website Recode reported. It may also do away with the traditional USB port in favour of USB-C, a newer standard that does not support standard "USB-A" cables or sticks. The USB-C port, pictured above, is smaller and more rounded than the traditional socket. Apple is also reportedly set to unveil a new 13-inch MacBook Air that will follow in killing the traditional USB port, making the standard redundant on its computers.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 19, 2016 17:48 UTC