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Posted 9/8/2023, 5:09:14 PM

New MacBooks With Faster M3 Chip Delayed to 2023, iPhone 15 Cameras Take Focus

Apple unlikely to release new MacBooks with M3 chip in 2022, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Earlier this year, reports suggested new Macs with M3 could debut at an October Apple event.
M3 chip expected to bring performance and efficiency gains vs M2 with 3nm process.
Low-cost MacBook series aimed at Chromebooks rumored for 2024.
Major camera upgrades seen as main selling point for new iPhone 15 models expected next week.

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8/7/2023

Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air M2 models are up to $200 off right now

Main topic: Sale on the latest 15-inch MacBook Air on Amazon Key points: 1. Sale on the 256GB MacBook Air M2 and 512GB model in starlight, both $200 off. 2. The 15-inch MacBook Air offers impressive performance, a comfortable keyboard and trackpad, and long battery life. 3. The M2 chipset is one year old, but it's likely that the M2 machines will still be available even after the launch of M3 machines.

8/8/2023

Apple is reportedly testing M3 chips for new Macs arriving this fall

Main topic: Apple testing variants of the M3 chip for upcoming Macs. Key points: 1. M3 Max chip will have more CPU and graphical cores compared to M2 Max. 2. Apple testing M3 chip for iMacs, MacBook Pros, MacBook Airs, and Mac minis. 3. Updated MacBook Pro models with M3 Pro and M3 Max chips expected in 2024.

9/5/2023

Apple To Launch 'Low-Cost' MacBook Series Next Year To Rival Chromebooks, Report Says - Slashdot

Apple is reportedly developing a low-cost MacBook series to compete with Chromebook models in the education sector, with a potential launch in the second half of 2024.

9/11/2023

Apple likely to delay M3 MacBook launch to late 2022 due to 3nm chip shortage for iPhones

Apple may not include the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro in the launch of the next-generation Apple Silicon M3, potentially opting to release it with the iMac instead, due to possible manufacturing constraints.

9/20/2023

Apple's 2022 Product Pipeline Appears Empty After iPhone and Watch Updates

Apple is unlikely to have any major product releases or events for the remainder of 2023, with no new MacBooks, iPads, or accessories expected, although there is a possibility of a new iMac with an M3 chip being announced.

9/27/2023

Apple's 3nm Chips May Face Weak Demand in 2024 Due to Slowing iPad and MacBook Sales

Apple plans to release new MacBooks and iPads with 3nm chips in 2024, but demand for the devices might be "below expectations" due to a "lack of growth drivers," according to research shared today by supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

9/30/2023

Apple De-Prioritizes MacBook Updates As iPhone and New Products Take Focus

Apple is reportedly delaying the launch of the next MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models due to slower sales, the completion of the Mac's transition to Apple Silicon, and the company's focus on other products like the iPhone and the Apple Vision Pro headset.

10/3/2023

Amazon Prime Day Deals Slash Prices on MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, LG Gram Laptops

Amazon's upcoming Prime Day sale will include discounts on laptops, such as the MacBook Air with Apple's M1 processor and the latest M2 version of the 13-inch MacBook Pro, as well as other models like the LG Gram 16, Lenovo Yoga 7i, Dell 2-in-1 convertible, MSI Sword gaming laptop, and Acer Swift X 14, offering a variety of options for different needs and budgets.

10/5/2023

Amazon has 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro models on sale for record low prices

Amazon is currently offering the Apple 256GB 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro for $999.00, a $300 discount, making it the lowest price ever seen for the 2022 model.