Bigger MacBook Air could get these new features! Apple to announce it at WWDC 2023
Apple is likely to launch a new 15-inch MacBook Air at WWDC 2023, but the details have been few and far between. However, a recent report has shed light on the likely features it could get. Apple's annual World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) kicks off on June 5 with a keynote address by Apple CEO Tim Cook. The Cupertino-based tech giant could announce several software updates and hardware products, including a Mixed Reality Headset, called ‘Reality Pro', alongside a new 15-inch MacBook Air.
With just days to go until the event, here's what we know so far about the MacBook Air in terms of specs, features, and more.
Display: According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the 15-inch MacBook Air will join the MacBook lineup and will be placed between the 13.6-inch MacBook Air and the 16-inch MacBook Pro. The new MacBook Air could have the same internals as the 13-inch version, apart from a bigger 15-inch display.
Analyst Ross Young claims that the new MacBook Air could arrive with a 15.5-inch LCD display, just like the 13-inch version. Apple is keeping the OLED display reserved for the 13-inch MacBook Air that is rumoured to launch in 2024.
Chipset: According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the 15-inch MacBook Air will get Apple's M2 chipset under the hood. In comparison to the 2020 MacBook Air, the M2 chipset offers up to an 18% faster CPU, up to a 35% faster GPU, and up to a 40% faster Neural Engine, according to Apple.
Other upgrades: Although there has been no information regarding the battery life on the new MacBook Air, the bigger 15-inch form factor would free up more space for a bigger battery. Apple claims that the 13-inch M2 MacBook Air can last up to 18 hours on a single charge. Therefore, it is expected that the 15-inch
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