Earlier this week, we had reported on Apple possibly working on a new MacBook model that will feature a 15 inch display. While this was initially believed to be a MacBook Air model, a new report has suggested otherwise.
Predictions for Apple's potential 15" notebook in 2023:
1. Mass production in 4Q23 if all goes to plan.
2. Although a larger display generally consumes more power, the design goal is to use the same 30W power adapter as MacBook Air.
3. It might not be called MacBook Air. https://t.co/R3UfxNWZW1— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) March 24, 2022
According to a tweet from known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the upcoming 15 inch MacBook model will not be a part of the Cupertino based giant’s MacBook Air series. For those unaware, we had reported on the iPhone maker planning on launching a new MacBook with a larger 15 inch display that would sell alongside the 13 inch MacBook Air. Furthermore, the previous report also stated that this model will be released sometime next year. However, Kuo’s tweet suggests that it might not be a part of the Air lineup.
While the analyst said that its not a MacBook Air, he did not state what the 15 inch model would eventually be called. Although, Apple has used the “MacBook” for its notebooks as a standalone option outside of its Pro and Air models. However, this series was discontinued back in 2019, with the last model being a 12 inch MacBook. So, its entirely possible that this name might return for the new 15 inch version or even another new branding entirely.
Kuo also added that the brand is planning on using the same 30W power adapter for the MacBook Air as a power source, despite it having a larger display. In the tweet, he said that Although a larger display generally consumes more power, the design goal is to use the same 30W power adapter as MacBook Air.” From what we know so far, this model is rumored to launch in 2023, and Kuo believes that the mass production will be beginning in the fourth and final quarter of next year, if all goes well.
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