Looks like we may not need to wait that long for more devices to run on the new device Apple M2 chip. analyst Ming Chi Kuo (Opens in a new tab) He tweeted some prediction updates today, including when a new 15-inch MacBook will arrive.
Kuo is a reputable source for these types of rumors – although they are still rumors. Kuo also stated that he hasn’t heard of any updates regarding a possible 12-inch MacBook, so for now, the new 15-inch MacBook will have to satisfy our desire for new Apple laptops.
Prediction updates: 1. The new 15-inch MacBook will go into mass production in the middle of the first half of the year 23, and the launch date may be 2Q23 or later. 2. The new 15-inch MacBook may offer two CPU options, M2 (with 35W adapter) and M2 Pro (with 67W adapter). 3. I haven’t heard of any plans for a rumored MacBook 12″ MacBook yet. https://t.co/zm09nMvG7RJune 15 2022
The 15-inch MacBook is rumored to launch in the second quarter of 2023 with two different CPU options. The first could be a MacBook running on an Apple M2 chip with a 35W power adapter. The second version could be a more powerful version of the 15-inch MacBook, which runs on the Apple M2 Pro chip with a 67W power adapter. It is rumored that both devices will start production in the first half of 2023 with a Q2 2023 release window.
Apple M2 chip: why it matters
The Apple M2 chip has been an essential part of WWDC 2022 Keyword earlier in the month. Apple says the chip is expected to improve multi-core performance by 18% over its predecessor Apple M1 chip. The last standard test showed that the number may be closer to 20% (Opens in a new tab). The Apple M2 chip is also expected to get a 25% improvement in the GPU performance to power ratio compared to the M1 chip.
For users, this translates to up to 40% faster performance in Final Cut when editing complex timelines in a file MacBook Air M2 (2022). Applying filters in Photoshop also results in a 20% increase in performance compared to the M1 chip. Even with that power boost, Apple promises 18 hours of video playback versus 15 hours of wireless web browsing.
Apple also expects the 13-inch MacBook Pro (2022) to be able to play up to 20 hours of video without needing a charge, something users aren’t likely to escape notice if true.
rumors about Apple M2 Pro chip It started filtering as well, but most of it hasn’t been confirmed yet. The most exciting rumor so far is that the M2 Pro chip may use the 3nm process instead of the 5nm process used in the Apple M2 chip and the Apple M1 family of chipsets. This should provide a greater performance boost than what the M2 chip already provides over the M1.
Apple M2 chip: what are the upcoming devices?
While the 15-inch MacBook is still only rumored, we already have two devices that have been confirmed to run on the Apple M2 chipset. The 13-inch MacBook Air 2022 (starting price: $1,199) and the 13-inch MacBook Pro 2022 ($1,299) are currently scheduled for release in the July 2022 release window.
Be sure to check out our hands-on impressions of the MacBook Air 2022 and our MacBook Air 2022 vs MacBook Pro 2022 comparison to see which one is right for you. It looks like waiting for this 15″ is going to take a while.
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