New MacBook Air, MacBook Pro with M2 said to launch in late 2022 – AppleInsider
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A new report suggests that Apple’s new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro will show up at an Apple Event in 2022, sporting Apple’s rumored new M2 chip.
On Tuesday, Apple announced the brand new Mac Studio, Studio Display, iPad Air 5, and iPhone SE.
Notably, the MacBook Air was not at the event, making it more likely that the model will appear at an event later in the year.
It’s possible that the next-generation MacBook Air would see some significant redesigns. For example, it’s anticipated that the new MacBook Air will mimic the 24-inch iMac color choices.
But, it’s also looking more likely that it will see an internal upgrade as well.
According to sources talking to 9to5Mac, the MacBook Air, said to be codenamed J413, will boast Apple’s next-gen entry-level M2 chip. The M2 chip will be based on the A15 chip and will allegedly feature the same eight-core CPU of the M1 but boast a more powerful 10-core GPU.
The sources also allegedly say that the 13-inch MacBook Pro will stick around for a while longer and receive the M2 chip. The new MacBook Pro (codenamed J493) isn’t anticipated to get a redesign upon the next update.
It’s also been rumored for some time that Apple may drop the word “Air” or “Pro” from an upcoming model, returning its status to just “MacBook.”
Apple often rolls out upgrades to new devices by starting with lower-end models, and it has been incrementing a digit to show that the new product is an update for some time. The 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air were the first models to receive Apple’s M1 chip, and will be first in line to receive the next chip upgrade which has been rumored to be, and is logically, going to be called the M2.
For the consumer laptop, I’m guessing you’ll see it go something like this:
- Drop the “Air” and it becomes simply MacBook.
- Includes the M2 chip.
- Redesigned chassis in line with the “new”*, emerging design language (less curvy, more angular edges). White bezel but possibly quite minimized. There will probably be a notch.
*Not really new of course. It hearkens back to the iPhone 4.
I might buy such a machine to replace my 2016 MacBook Pro. The biggest question is Thunderbolt ports. I have four now (two per side). That’s pretty handy. I’m not sure I want to lose that and/or have to buy a hub. We’ll see. Of course, if they have one (two? :p ) in addition to a MagSafe power port…well…
designr said:For the consumer laptop, I’m guessing you’ll see it go something like this:
- Drop the “Air” and it becomes simply MacBook.
- Includes the M2 chip.
- Redesigned chassis in line with the “new”*, emerging design language (less curvy, more angular edges). White bezel but possibly quite minimized. There will probably be a notch.
*Not really new of course. It hearkens back to the iPhone 4.
I might buy such a machine to replace my 2016 MacBook Pro. The biggest question is Thunderbolt ports. I have four now (two per side). That’s pretty handy. I’m not sure I want to lose that and/or have to buy a hub. We’ll see. Of course, if they have one (two? :p ) in addition to a MagSafe power port…well…
1. Drop the “Air” and “Pro”
2. Includes M2
3. Redesigned with current design language
4. 12” MacBook (passively cooled) will replace the Air
5. 14” MacBook (actively cooled) will replace the ProThis Fall
1. Drop the “Air” and “Pro”
2. Includes M2
3. Redesigned with current design language
4. 12” MacBook (passively cooled) will replace the Air
5. 14” MacBook (actively cooled) will replace the Pro
This Fall
It will be very interesting to see a redesigned chassis for the ‘Air’, something like the MacBook that was so lovely and thin (but lacking adequate power with that crappy Intel chip). This could be a very interesting laptop for the masses who don’t require the extra power of the Pro line. No fan, sleek design, slim chassis, fun colours wouldn’t be bad.
My 2012 11″ Air is still doing great, but could use a decent upgrade.
The new iMac hints at how much Intel was holding Apple back.
The new MacBook (Air) will show us even more.
Apple is serious about Apple Silicon and what it will enable for them now and many years to come. What we’re seeing is just the tip of the iceberg.
EDIT: Come to think of it, Mac Studio is also showing us if the rumored benchmarks that show a Mac Studio with the M1 Ultra outperforming the top Mac Pro are true. Think about that with performance, size (220 cu. in. vs. 3000 cu. in.), and cost ($5K vs. $13K). Of course, the Pro has more to account for in the price difference, but still…
Why would they want to drop the Air and Pro labels from their laptops? What advantage would that bring? It just becomes more confusing. When someone says they have a MacBook Pro it means something…a more expensive laptop for dedicated work. MacBook Air means a more general all purpose laptop meant for home use. These labels have been around for a long time and they help differentiate the models. They are engraved in our minds by now. Same reason Honda has their Accord and Acura lines…no point in just making both cars called Honda. Also, I think they should make yet a third model with the same new design language and maybe called it the MacBook SE which would still use the M1 chip but this one would be geared towards Students (hence SE…Student Edition). A more cost effective laptop with the new design language.
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August 6, 2022 at 05:48PM