According to the current news, Apple may intend to simplify the name of the MacBook Air that will be updated next year, using the same name as the MacBook, no longer adding the Air name description, and as an entry model option, the product design will still maintain the use of Apple Silicon processors. As well as a fanless design, it will also use a lighter body design than the MacBook Pro.
After Apple launched the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro, related rumors pointed out that Apple expects to update the MacBook Air product next year, but the name will be simplified to MacBook, and the iMac that originally distinguished performance by size will resume using iMac. The Pro name makes it easier for consumers to identify.
In 2015, Apple used a 12-inch design to create a MacBook with Intel’s low-voltage design as a lighter entry-level positioning model. However, in 2019, it announced the discontinuation of production, and its product positioning was restored by the subsequent new 13.3-inch MacBook Air. replace.
According to current news, Apple may intend to simplify the name of the MacBook Air that will be updated next year, using the same name as MacBook, no longer adding the Air name description, and as an entry model option, the product design will still maintain the use of Apple Silicon processors , And a fanless design, and will also use a lighter body design than the MacBook Pro.
As for the iMac model, it will continue to use the iMac Pro name, and it will be used for large-size screens and higher-performance models, but it is obviously different from the iMac Pro, which is only available in space gray in 2017 and is positioned in high-performance models. The iMac Pro will target the consumer market with higher performance and large screens, not just for the needs of professional workers.
In addition, the new Mac that is expected to be launched together will also include an upgraded version of the Mac mini and an updated 13.3-inch MacBook Pro. The original 24-inch design of the iMac will also be updated, which means that Apple is preparing to launch a new Mac model next year, at least There will be 5 products. Since the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro have only recently been updated, upgrade models should not be launched in a short period of time.
There have also been reports that Apple plans to simplify the names of its products. For example, the iPad and Mac series models have adopted fixed names. Only in certain circumstances, the launch year will be indicated behind the product name, but the iPhone series products will still remain under the name. Add a number to the back to make it more obvious.
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