Apple is expected to release a low-cost MacBook Air later this year
Apple is expected to release a low-cost MacBook Air later this year
An Apple analyst called Ming-Chi Kuo has released a report which has encouraged investors to look out for three new products in 2018, a new 6.1-inch iPhone, a new high-end AirPod design and a more affordable MacBook Air. This new MacBook Air is expected to finally move away from Intel’s Broadwell CPU architecture, while also delivering a reduced price tag. Today’s MacBook air costs £949-1,099.Â
This new MacBook will likely move the Air series to USB Type-C charging, while also offering a Thunderbolt 3.0 upgrade, allowing it to fit better into Apple’s modern ecosystem. A higher resolution 1080p screen would be nice to see in this compact MacBook, as 1440×900 is a fairly low resolution for the premium Apple brand.Â
Apple’s new AirPod device is expected to service the high-end headphone market, competing in the over-ear headphone market with several key design choices which will be useful for users of Apple’s other products.Â
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Apple’s new MacBook Air is expected to release in Q2 of this year, targeting Students and others who would desire a low-cost MacBook. It is about time that Apple provided a proper upgrade for their Air series of products, which have not seen a major hardware upgrade since 2015.
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