Rumors of Apple working on a 15-inch MacBook Air have been circulating for some time, initially surfacing in 2021. It appears that these rumors will finally become a reality in 2023, as the release date for the larger MacBook Air has been confirmed.
15-inch MacBook Air
Set to Debut on June 5th According to recent reports, Apple will unveil the new MacBook Air during the WWDC 2023 event on June 5th. The new laptop is expected to be introduced alongside the opening keynote presentation.
The event will also feature the unveiling of iOS 17, macOS 14, watchOS 10, tvOS 17, and the long-awaited AR/VR glasses. One other significant announcement appears to be the 15-inch MacBook Air, with just about a month remaining before its official debut. Numerous speculations have emerged surrounding the new laptop.
Apple ramps up production for the 15-inch MacBook Air
With the arrival of April, Apple has reportedly accelerated production for the 15-inch MacBook Air. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that the new model will feature a standard M2 processor with multi-GPU configurations, similar to the 13-inch MacBook Air. Other analysts believe that the MacBook Air may also include M3 or M2 Max processors.
Aside from the larger screen size, no significant design changes are anticipated for the new model. The 15-inch MacBook Air is expected to come with a notch on the screen, just like the 13-inch model. It’s likely to include a 1080p camera, MagSafe 3 charging port, two USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 ports, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Color options for the 15-inch MacBook Air are expected to be similar to other versions: Midnight, Starlight, Space Gray, and Silver. More detailed information about the new model will only be available after its official announcement.
The 15-inch MacBook Air has the potential to achieve significant sales figures due to its larger screen and more affordable price compared to the Pro models. What are your thoughts on the upcoming 15-inch MacBook Air? Feel free to share your opinions in the comments section below.