The rumor: A larger 15-inch MacBook could release with both the new M2 chip and the yet-to-be-announced M2 Pro chip, according to further details from Ming-Chi Kuo (72.5% accurate).
- The larger MacBook is slated to start mass production in early 2022 and ship in the second half of 2023
- Kuo also expects the MacBook to ship with two CPU options: M2 and M2 Pro
- M2 was recently announced at WWDC and is a moderate upgrade over M1
- M2 Pro, however, is rumored to be a larger upgrade with a new 3nm process
- It’s possible that this 15-inch MacBook might not use “MacBook Air” branding, as Apple could introduce it as part of a different or new line
- In the report, Kuo also says he is uncertain about the 12-inch MacBook returning after Mark Gurman (86.5% accurate) reported that it was in development
Ian’s take: This is certainly an interesting rumor. I am absolutely a fan of Apple adding options for users that want a larger screen but don’t want to spend upwards of $2500 to get it. Having the option for an M2 Pro chip in this thinner and lighter machine is very intriguing, but I worry it may encroach on the 16-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro coming later this year…
