15.5-inch MacBook Air rumored to arrive in early April 2023
The latest revision to a long-running rumor claims that Apple has started producing panels for a 15.5-inch MacBook Air and is aiming for a release in early April.
New MacBook Air could launch in April
Display supply chain analyst Ross Young said in December that the larger MacBook Air would arrive in the spring of 2023. In a Tweet to Super Followers, he said on Monday that panel production for the larger MacBook Air started this month, with the product launcing in April.
Rumors of a 15-inch MacBook Air have circulated since 2021, but not much is known about the device other than its larger screen size. However, it may feature the next generation of Apple Silicon -- such as an M3 chip -- and Apple supplier TSMC started mass production of a 3-nanometer chip process in late December.
The New MacBook Air might also receive a MagSafe 3 connector for charging, as opposed to solely charging via a USB-C port.
Details on a future 15-inch MacBook Air have also been leaked by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo believes that wouldn't go into production until late 2023 and would be called a MacBook instead of a MacBook Air.
Ross Young has a strong track record, especially when it comes to display-specific supply predictions.
Multiple rumors from different sources might point to an actual release of the new device, though there are no guarantees until Apple actually announces a product.
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New MacBook Air could launch in April
Display supply chain analyst Ross Young said in December that the larger MacBook Air would arrive in the spring of 2023. In a Tweet to Super Followers, he said on Monday that panel production for the larger MacBook Air started this month, with the product launcing in April.
Rumors of a 15-inch MacBook Air have circulated since 2021, but not much is known about the device other than its larger screen size. However, it may feature the next generation of Apple Silicon -- such as an M3 chip -- and Apple supplier TSMC started mass production of a 3-nanometer chip process in late December.
The New MacBook Air might also receive a MagSafe 3 connector for charging, as opposed to solely charging via a USB-C port.
Details on a future 15-inch MacBook Air have also been leaked by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo believes that wouldn't go into production until late 2023 and would be called a MacBook instead of a MacBook Air.
Ross Young has a strong track record, especially when it comes to display-specific supply predictions.
Multiple rumors from different sources might point to an actual release of the new device, though there are no guarantees until Apple actually announces a product.
Read on AppleInsider
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I wanted MagSafe, they gave me USB-C.
iPads adopted USB-C, EU said USB-C for Cellular phones, and I was happy finally there is a hope we will have a single connector within the Apple ecosystem.
One charger for travels, I thought.
And MagSafe is back?
orzA MBA15 with M2, 8 GB RAM and 256 GB will be about $1500. Option for the 16 GB and 512 GB, probably $1900. A MBP16 is $2500.
I'd also expect them to offer it in midnight blue, which is a very nice color and one that would be nice on the Pro models:
1lb+ lighter, at least $600 cheaper than the 16", extra color options, slimmer.
The Macbook Pro models offer extra power and better display quality but this works for people who have more basic computing needs and prefer a larger display.
So, Apple would have a shot at getting those people if they offered a model. It's basically a smaller upsell from the MBA. I bet they've always held back because they'd lose too many MBP15/16 sales in the past. In the end, to get more buyers, they need to offer models to go into more niches. An $800 laptop should be in play. A "Ultra" workstation laptop should be considered.
Personally I would be more worried it is port crippled just like the original rMB, which was also too high priced for widespread adoption.
Lot of people deal with mostly text, but might want multiple columns that just gets too tight on the 13. Plus their corp BYOM budget might go above $2k so a $1,500 to $1,900 dollar larger screen might be able to tap a market the +$2.5K machines can't.