What We Expect From Apple's WWDC 2023 Mac Lineup

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Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, WWDC 2023, kicks off on June 5, at which time we anticipate the launch of at least one new MacBook laptop or Mac desktop. It makes sense that the rumor mill has been churning with possible Mac reveals, as Apple's annual developer event is the perfect launchpad for new hardware and software. Last year's conference saw two new Macs debut, so it stands to reason that we'll see more fresh faces added to the Mac lineup during this year's keynote.

A 15-inch MacBook Air is the most widely rumored announcement, scaling Apple's ultraportable to its biggest size ever. A 15-inch model would provide a roomier laptop presumably priced below the more powerful MacBook Pro. We've been hearing rumors of this 15-inch MacBook Air for more than a year, but recent reporting by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman(Opens in a new window) suggests that it's one of several new Macs coming shortly.

Rumors can't seem to agree on whether the new large Air will have the already released M2 processor or a newer M3 chip. It's reasonable to assume that a plus-sized MacBook Air would use the same updated design as the current 13.6-inch M2 model, as well as a similar collection of two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a MagSafe charging port, and a headphone jack. However, we don't know if the greater size will also prompt Apple to include something like an HDMI monitor port.

One thing is highly likely: The larger display should scale up the resolution from the current Air's 2,560 by 1,664 pixels to something closer to the 3,456-by-2,234 panel of the 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro. Just don't expect the same mini LED technology; that's likely reserved for the more premium Pro models.

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