Apple has long been rumored to be working a new 15-inch MacBook Air flagship model. Now, Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), says that Apple will begin panel production for a new 15.5-inch MacBook Air in the first quarter of 2023, suggesting that it could launch sometime in the spring.
Young as well as Bloomberg have previously reported on the possibility of a 15-inch MacBook Air. Bloomberg, in particular, previously pointed to a potential launch in the spring of next year. Young’s latest report that panel production is expected to begin in Q1 lines up with the possibility of a spring release date.
Young also more specifically indicates that the new MacBook Air will feature a 15.5-inch display size. This means Apple would have two MacBook Air sizes available at 13.6 inches and 15.5 inches. Apple used to offer the MacBook Air in two different screen sizes, 11 inches and 13 inches, but it eventually simplified the lineup to get rid of the smaller option.
MacDailyNews Take: The 11.6-inch MacBook Air was our favorite Mac ever. And we’ve used a lot of Macs.
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There would be three, if the older M1 model ($999 13.3-inch) continues in the lineup. It won’t happen unless the updated Pro models, 14/16-inch with M2 Pro/Max, are released first (or maybe at the same time). I think this bigger Air is more likely a Fall 2023 release. A Spring release for a new consumer-oriented MacBook that takes attention away from MacBook Pro doesn’t make sense.
Been waiting for a low-end, big-screen laptop to replace my 9-year-old 15-inch MacBook Pro. Hope this model is real, and gets released soon!
I agree with ken1w and will go further … don’t wait for an Air, buy a new MacBook Pro now.
Although nobody at Apple has ever defined what “Air” stands for, it generally comes with slower drives and lesser chips, many useful features removed, maybe a slimmer profile and fashionista color options, for about a much money as a full-spec machine. After Ive’s years of forcing thinness, Macs are only now recovering the usability they lost. Travel with a full on Pro today is better than single-port adapter hell Air models.
Apple should discontinue all the Air products already.
I really liked those 11.6″ MacBook Airs. They were tough little buggers. I’d love to see an M1 or better Apple Silicon in that form factor.
Agreed. I’ve still got one squirreled away that’s perfectly functional. Great little laptop and perfect for travelling