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Rumors about a brand new MacBook Air have been circulating for many months. Now Mark Gurman reports that Apple has postponed the launch of the redesigned MacBook Air.
In his latest “Power On” newsletter explained Gurman said Apple originally planned to launch its new MacBook Air with "an all-new design, MagSafe, the M2 chip, and more" in late 2021 or early 2022. However, that timeframe has now apparently been pushed back to the second half of 2022. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expects mass production of the new MacBook Air to begin in late second or early third quarter, suggesting the device could be released around September or October. Gurman also claims he doesn't expect Apple to update the high-end 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models this year.
Brand new MacBook Air could be released in fall 2022
An update with the "M2 Pro" and "M2 Max" chips is more likely to be expected next year. According to Gurman, the only MacBook Pro update this year will likely be an updated entry-level MacBook Pro with a 13-inch display and the M2 chip. The launch of a series of new Macs with the M2 chip towards the end of 2022 could look similar to the November 2020 unveiling of the M1 MacBook Air, the 13-inch MacBook Pro, and the entry-level Mac mini, suggesting that the M-series chips have a two-year refresh cycle. In addition to the MacBook Air and the 13-inch MacBook Pro, the Mac mini, the 24-inch iMac, and the iPad Pro are also eligible for the M2 chip. However, the timeframe for the update to these devices is still unclear. (Image: Jon Prosser x Rendersbyan)
