Rumored new 13-inch MacBook Air and MacBook Pro coming soon

July 17 news, according to the latest reports, Apple plans to launch a series of Mac computers equipped with new M3 chips this fall. These new products expected to be launched in October 2023 include two highly anticipated MacBook series products, namely the new 13-inch MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro. In addition, there is a new iMac that is highly anticipated, but it is unclear whether it is an upgraded version of the processor of the M1 iMac or a brand new model.

According to the editor’s understanding, although there are rumors that Apple is developing a 27-inch iMac Pro, but there’s no word yet on whether that model will be released in 2023. In addition, it is reported that Apple is also developing a larger 32-inch iMac, but its release time has not yet been determined. Considering Apple’s consistent style in product design, it can be expected that these new models will continue the M1 The colorful looks and refined lines of the iMac. This also applies to upcoming laptops equipped with M3 chips, especially the MacBook Air that has been upgraded to 15 inches earlier.

It is reported that the M3 chip will bring major improvements in computing and graphics processing. According to rumors, the M3 chip is manufactured using TSMC's advanced 3-nanometer process. Compared with the M2 series processors based on the 5-nanometer process, the M3 chip will provide more powerful performance and higher energy efficiency. The specific configuration details of the M3 chip are not yet clear, but there are reports that Apple has already carried out M3 Pro version tested. It is said that the M3 Pro version will contain 12 CPU cores (6 of which are high-performance cores and 6 of high-performance cores), while the M2 Pro chip has 10 CPU cores, and the M1 The Pro chip has 8 CPU cores.

In addition, it is reported that the graphics processing capabilities of the M3 chip will also be improved. The M3 Pro chip will feature 18 graphics cores, two more than the M2 Pro and four more than the M1 Pro. M3 The Pro chips will mainly be used in pricier and more powerful Mac computers, but are not expected to be available until 2024. It is worth mentioning that earlier this year, Apple already changed the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook models Pro laptops are upgraded to upgraded M2 chips. Additionally, the company launched updated Mac Studio and Mac models with the powerful M2 Ultra chip Pro. Therefore, these four products are not expected to have any iterative upgrades in the next year.

Overall, Apple plans to release a series of Mac computers equipped with M3 chips in the fall of 2023. These new products will bring more powerful computing and graphics processing capabilities, providing users with better performance and efficiency. While there’s no word yet on the 27-inch iMac Pro and 32-inch iMac, but we can expect these new models to continue Apple's consistent design aesthetic. By then, consumers will have more choices to meet users with different needs.

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