Apple plans to launch a new MacBook Air in the second half of 2023, and it may be equipped with a 3nm chip, according to a report released today from a Taiwanese publication. DigiTimes. This chip is likely to be Apple’s next-generation M3 chip, which will offer faster performance and improved power efficiency compared to Apple’s current 5nm chips.
“The supply chain is more focused on the less expensive MacBook Air, which is expected to be refreshed in the second half of 2023 and may be equipped with a 3nm processor,” says the report, citing industry sources. The report doesn’t provide any additional details about the MacBook Air or a more specific launch time frame.
TSMC is Apple’s chip partner Mass production of 3nm chips has begun in late December. The M3 chip in the next MacBook Air could be one of Apple’s first 3nm chipsets along with the A17 Bionic chip in iPhone 15 Pro models later this year.
Earlier this week, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed that the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro will It is also updated with the 3nm M3 Pro and M3 Max chipsets in 2024. This will be a familiar pattern for Apple, as the M1 and M2 chips first appeared in the MacBook Air, followed by the Pro and Max versions of those chips in the MacBook Pro later.
There are a few caveats to consider with this report. First, these are the same DigiTimes Authors claiming recently announced 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models are equipped with M2 Pro and M2 Max chipsets he will be late” After early 2023, which was incorrect. Second, show industry analyst Ross Young claimed last month that A.J The 15-inch MacBook Air It will be released in the first half of 2023. If today’s report is accurate, maybe the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Airs with 3nm chips will launch in the second half of 2023 instead.
The current MacBook Air with the M2 chip was released in July and features an all-new design with a notch screen, MagSafe charging, a 1080p camera, and more. Apple also continues to sell the MacBook Air with the M1 chip.
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