When Apple held its “Peek performance” event on Tuesday, many of us had high hopes that the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air that had been introduced back in 2020 would be replaced by the newer models. Unfortunately, no laptop had been unveiled by the time Time Cook got off the platform. As a replacement, we received an upgraded iPhone SE, iPad Air, Mac Studio, and Studio Display display.
When it comes to Apple laptop computers… According to 9to5Mac’s Ming-Chi Kuo, the new MacBook Air is expected to go into mass production in late Q2 or early Q3 of this year, according to the analyst. In addition, some of the boasts he made regarding the laptop’s 13-inch screen are even more eye-catching.
Predictions for new MacBook Air in 2022:
1. Mass production in late 2Q22 or 3Q22
2. Processor: M1 chip
3. No mini-LED display
4. All-new form factor design
5. More color options
Kuo claims that the MacBook Air will be updated with a “all-new” form factor and a wider range of colour choices, which is excellent news for consumers. It’s hard to imagine what adjustments Apple might make to this elegant laptop that would make it possible. The bezels could be trimmed even more and a notch could be introduced (we’d say no), or the edges and corners could be re-sculpted.
The term “all-new form factor design” denotes a departure from the typical clamshell design. Apple, on the other hand, does not seem to be pursuing a 2-in-1 design strategy. A foldable iPad/MacBook combination is said to be in the works, but it’s not likely to arrive for many years—if at all.
The iMac, Apple’s latest Mac product, is available in seven different colours, a departure from the company’s long-held policy of offering Macs in silver and grey. A variety of colours and metallic finishes might be offered for the upcoming MacBook Air if it follows earlier speculations and follows in the footsteps of the iMac.
Apple’s MacBook Pro will be powered by the M1 chip instead of the much-anticipated M2, according to Kuo. An M2 processor has previously been claimed to be used in Apple’s new MacBook Air by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. An improved M1 isn’t out of the question (I shiver to think about what Apple would name it).
Anyhow, Apple’s decision to exclude an M2 from the MacBook Air is understandable. There is little difference between the MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro 13 when it comes to processors, screens, and ports. In order to allow the M2 space to grow, the Pro version should be reserved for the M2. However, the mini-LED screens featured on the MacBook Pro 14 and 16 are not anticipated to make their way to the Air or Pro, according to Kuo and Gurman.