Apple is reportedly hosting a launch event this month and one of the products that is rumored to be showcased is the MacBook Air 2016. The current iteration of the laptop was released back in March 2015 and Apple fans believe that it should be time for the Cupertino-based tech giant to release an improved version. So far, Apple has been silent about the existence of a new MacBook Air, but rumors about its release, specs, and features have already made the rounds.
There have been previous reports suggesting that Apple will no longer produce laptops belonging to the MacBook Air lineup. Without any updates from the company and with the release of a new iPad Pro model earlier this year, some tech aficionados believe that Apple has already killed the Air lineup to focus more on the Pro line. More recent reports, however, suggest that the fate of MacBook Air 2016 is certain - there will be a new iteration coming soon.
The release of the MacBook Air 2016 is still up for debate, but according to GameNGuide, it's likely that the laptop will be released in 2017. Most reports suggest that it should take place between March and May 2017. With that said, it is also speculated that the device will have the latest chipset offering from Intel, the Kaby Lake processor.
The laptop is also rumored to have a USB-Type C connection, which will be great for rapid charging and quick data transfers. The report also mentioned that the Air will likely be a perfect choice of laptop for gamers because of its rumored 5K display. Also, the MacBook Air 2016 is said to feature an OLED Touch panel, the same technology rumored to be found in the next-generation MacBook Pro.
All these alleged specs of the MacBook Air 2016 make it an interesting device that fans can look forward to. However, it should be noted that the device still belongs to the rumor category - Apple hasn't confirmed any of these reports so it should be taken with a pinch of salt. It remains to be seen if Apple fans will see a new iteration of the MacBook Air this year or the next.
