Apple launched the M2-powered 13-inch MacBook Air in July 2022, and now the tech giant is said to be working on a new 15-inch MacBook Air model, which is expected to launch in late 2023.
The upcoming laptop will likely have an M2 chip, and Apple’s rumored 12-inch silicon MacBook, which was expected to be released this year in 2023, will also be missing, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
Key Features
The report shared details about the 15-inch MacBook Air, which is expected to feature Apple’s proprietary silicon. The upcoming laptop is expected to have a similar design to the newer 13-inch model. According to the report, the MacBook Air is likely to be available in M2 chipset options. and M2.
Separately, display analyst Ross Young also claimed last month that the company’s suppliers are likely to start producing 15.5-inch display panels for the upcoming laptop in the first quarter of this year. Recent rumors also suggest that Apple is working on a 15.5-inch MacBook Air, which could be released in the spring of 2023.
Apple MacBook Pro laptops are usually 14 to 16 inches. The upcoming laptop may be the largest MacBook Air ever, and the 15-inch MacBook Air is expected to feature an upgraded speaker system, 1080p camera, and MagSafe charging port.
Main specifications
The latest MacBook Air has a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone and is powered by Apple’s latest M2 chipset. The laptop supports a 1080p FaceTime HD camera and a MagSafe 3 charging port.
For connectivity, the 13-inch MacBook Air comes with two Thunderbolt ports and two USB 4.0 ports. This laptop also supports Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and is equipped with a Force Touch trackpad. The M2-equipped MacBook Air starts at Rs 119,900 and supports 30W USB-C charging.