- An analyst has hinted that Apple may launch a new 15-inch MacBook Air in April.
- It is unclear whether the upcoming MacBook Air will have an M2 or M3 chip.
- The upcoming MacBook Air will be available alongside the current 13-inch model.
In a bid to offer a larger display experience for MacBook users, tech giant Apple is likely planning to unveil a new 15-inch MacBook Air in the coming months. Analyst Ross Young, who is also a co-founder and CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), has hinted about the launch to its subscribers on Twitter. The analyst, who has a very good track record with rumours about upcoming Apple products over the past few years, claims that Apple’s supply chain started producing display panels for a new 15.5-inch MacBook Air this month.
15-inch MacBook Air launch timeline
There is no exact launch date for the 15-inch MacBook Air yet. But the upcoming MacBook Air will be launched in “early April,” but given that the production of the displays has already begun, it’s possible that an announcement and pre-orders could happen sooner, citing the analyst, a MacRumors report said. The tech giant regularly hosts a spring event to introduce new products, as seen in the events held in March 2022 and April 2021.
15-inch MacBook Air specifications
The analyst did not offer additional information about the new model, including whether it would be powered by the current-generation M2 chip or the upcoming M3 chip with a 3nm manufacturing process. But, the upcoming 15-inch MacBook Air display size option would be the biggest and most likely be available alongside the current 13-inch model.
Meanwhile, a recent report said that the tech giant is planning to unveil an Apple M3 MacBook Air and an iMac later this year. The report mentioned that the 15-inch MacBook Air would likely come with an M2 chip, not an M3 chip. According to reports, the Apple M3 chip, which is expected to be released later this year, will have a 15 per cent increase in performance while a 30 per cent increase in power efficiency.
