A new rumor has surfaced suggesting that Apple might consider shutting down the MacBook Air due to its ditching of Intel processors in favor of its own silicon. A seemingly reliable leak (per Apple Track) suggested that as Apple's silicon will allow the company to make thinner and lighter laptops, the MacBook Air will become obsolete, and standard MacBooks will do their job as a combination of one design. thin and light with plenty of power and an affordable price (at least by Apple standards). According to him, a new 14-inch MacBook, perhaps called "the new MacBook," will become the most affordable Apple laptop after the MacBook Air shuts down. The lessor also suggests that the 16-inch MacBook Pro will continue to be Apple's premium option.
MacBook Air so long?
So what is the probability that Apple will abandon the MacBook Air? First of all, we should note that this rumor stems from a single beaker, and no matter how accurate your previous leaks are, you should always approach rumors like this with healthy skepticism. Also, Apple just released a new MacBook Air this year, so talk of the company abandoning the model seems a bit premature. However, after the 2015 MacBook Air, Apple hasn't released a new MacBook Air model for two years, so it's clear that Apple has no qualms about stopping, or at least discontinuing, MacBook Air releases. until it makes sense for a new model. Apple also ditched the 12-inch MacBook in 2019, with the 2019 model of the MacBook Air taking the place of the more affordable MacBook. Again, this shows that Apple isn't afraid to kill a product line if it offers another product that does the same job, only better. If switching to its own custom chips for future MacBooks results in thinner, lighter, and more affordable laptops, it could easily make the MacBook Air redundant. We look forward to learning more about Apple's plans for the future of its laptops, hopefully. Until then, we have to admit that the idea that the MacBook Air will be replaced by the product that it replaced is somewhat poetic. Today's Best Apple Macbook Air Deals (2020) Apple MacBook Air 13.3" with... Apple Macbook Air 13.3" with... 2020 Apple MacBook Air 13"...