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Apple is developing a larger 15-inch MacBook Air that could come out in 2023, according to research shared today by Display Supply Chain Consultants in its quarterly report.

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The full report is limited to those in the display industry who subscribe, but display analyst Ross Young provided a bit of color on what can be expected. Apple is working on a MacBook Air that's somewhere around 15 inches in size, with the machine set to debut alongside a "slightly larger" 13-inch MacBook Air.

According to Young, the larger-sized 15-inch MacBook Air is slated for release in 2023, but a specific launch date unknown. This is not the first time that we've heard about a 15-inch MacBook Air, as Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said last year that Apple was working on a larger MacBook Air with a 15-inch display size.

At the time, Gurman said that Apple had "considered" building a larger version of the MacBook Air, but decided not to move forward with it "for the next generation." Gurman did not mention whether Apple had nixed the idea all together, but it appears that the larger MacBook Air project has not been abandoned.

Internal Apple emails that came out during the Epic Games v. Apple trial also indicate that Apple considered a larger 15-inch MacBook Air as early as 2008, but instead went with the smaller 13-inch model.

Apple this year is expected to introduce a redesigned version of the MacBook Air that brings new color options and does away with the tapered design, but it is expected to have the same general 13-inch screen size. It will be a surprise if Apple introduces a total redesign in 2022 and then a larger redesigned version of the MacBook Air in 2023, but it's a possibility.

Along with a larger version of the MacBook Air, DSCC says that Apple is working on a base model iPad that could be "slightly larger" than the current 10.2-inch model.

Article Link: Larger 15-Inch MacBook Air Expected in 2023
 
I’m planning to get the 13 inch MacBook Air later this year

I’m hoping that the next version of the MacBook Air includes the M2 chip as well as the redesign

There was an article the other day here on MacRumors about it possibly being released in September

I know that there are many people that prefer to have a larger screen laptop so it’s great that they will now have this option with a potential 15 inch MacBook Air in 2023!
 
According to Young, the larger-sized 15-inch MacBook Air is slated for release in 2023, but a specific launch date unknown. This is not the first time that we've heard about a 15-inch MacBook Air, as Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said last year that Apple was working on a larger MacBook Air with a 15-inch display size.

At the time, Gurman said that Apple had "considered" building a larger version of the MacBook Air, but decided not to move forward with it "for the next generation." Gurman did not mention whether Apple had nixed the idea all together, but it appears that the larger MacBook Air project has not been abandoned.

Seems like we have mixed opinions if this is really going forward? Time will tell.
 
If this is true I think it will make a lot of the people who were disappointed with the (necessary) refocusing of the MBP, very happy. Good for them (hopefully) :)

If designed well, a 15" MBA should (hopefully) be able to dissipate heat better and not throttle under load (like the current MBA does without modification.)

That said... I really hope Apple is also looking at reviving the 12" MacBook... that form factor + Apple Silicon seems like a match made in heaven... ?
 
Using my Intel MacBook Pro for one more year then I'm jumping to the 15-inch MacBook Air like my ass is on fire. Cannot wait. Goodbye unneeded bells and whistles of a large-screen MacBook Pro.
Exactly why somewhat skeptical. This could seriously cannibalize the mpb16. Bet there will not be much price difference between mba15 and mbp16 entry level. Sure would mean more laptop sales for Apple though.
 
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That sounds odd.

A 13.something and 15" would be weird. Or maybe they will just offer the 14" and 16" as both "Pro" and "Nothing" builds.

Slightly increased 13 inches means they will push screen around the notch. and reduce side bezels.
Around 15 inches - same story, hard to tell how exactly it goes but it will accommodate the notch for sure.

As they have 14 and 16 with notches, they will have 13 and 15 with notches.
 
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