The 13-inch MacBook Air with M3 chip isn’t officially announced by Apple yet. However, based on rumors and the progression of Apple’s M-series chips, here’s what we can speculate about:
Processor: M3 chip – This would likely be the next generation of the M2 chip, offering improvements in performance and efficiency. Specific core counts are unknown, but it might follow the M2’s structure with an increased number of cores for CPU and GPU.
Display: 13.3-inch Retina display – Apple likely won’t stray far from the current display size and resolution (2560 x 1600). However, there’s a chance it could adopt features like mini-LED backlighting or ProMotion technology (high refresh rate) from higher-end models.
Memory: Starting at 8GB unified memory, likely configurable up to 16GB or even 24GB to match the M2 options.
Storage: Starting at 256GB SSD storage, with options for 512GB, 1TB, or even 2TB based on current MacBook Air offerings.
Battery Life: Apple usually prioritizes long battery life in the MacBook Air line. We can expect similar or potentially improved battery life compared to the M2 MacBook Air (around 15-17 hours).
Other Features:
- Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
- Two or four Thunderbolt ports (depending on rumors)
- MagSafe charging
- Upgraded FaceTime HD camera (possibly 1080p)
Availability and Price
Since there’s no official announcement, it’s difficult to say when the 13-inch MacBook Air M3 might be released. However, following Apple’s release cycle, it could be unveiled sometime in late 2024 or even early 2025. The price is also unknown, but it likely starts around the current M2 MacBook Air price point (around $999) and could increase depending on the configuration.
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