At the highly anticipated Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023, Apple took the stage to introduce a ground-breaking addition to its product line-up, the all-new MacBook Air! Boasting a large 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display, this remarkable device redefines the idea of a portable laptop.
The MacBook Air’s expansion into the 15-inch territory is accompanied by the expected combination of exceptional performance, a cutting-edge design, and long battery life. Building upon the success of its smaller sibling, the larger MacBook Air offers users an immersive experience on a bigger canvas while retaining its hallmark sleekness and Apple-ness.
Designer: Apple
Apple claims that the new MacBook Air is the “world’s thinnest 15-inch laptop,” measuring an astonishing 11.5mm in thickness and weighing 3.3 pounds (1.5 grams). Under the sleek hood, the MacBook Air is powered by Apple’s M2 chip, which delivers an unparalleled performance. Apple claims that the M2 chip makes the MacBook Air 12 times faster than its fastest Intel-based laptops.
The M2 chip features an 8-core CPU and has four high-performance cores with four energy-efficient cores. On the new MacBook Air, you get a 10-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine. The display on the other hand is a visual treat, capable of achieving up to 500 nits of brightness and supporting a staggering 1 billion colors. Not only is the 15-inch MacBook Air twice as sharp as the leading Intel Core i7 PC laptops, but it also boasts a 25 percent increase in brightness.
Apple has gone the extra mile in improving the MacBook Air’s audio and video capabilities. The laptop features a fanless design, ensuring silent operation, and houses a high-definition 1080p FaceTime HD camera. Onboard are three-microphone array for clear audio capture and introduces a new six-speaker system comprising two tweeters and four force-canceling woofers.
Apple has taken battery life seriously with the new MacBook Air, which promises up to 18 hours on a single charge, enabling users to stay productive throughout the day without worrying about finding a power outlet. In terms of connectivity, the MacBook Air features MagSafe, includes two Thunderbolt ports, and Apple has retained the 3.5mm headphone jack to ensure it is compatible with a variety of audio devices.
The new 15-inch MacBook Air will come in four colors: Silver, Space Gray, Starlight, and Midnight starting at $1,299. Pre-orders for the super exciting laptop will being next week. Apple is also introducing the MacBook Air for a special price of $1,199 to students.
