Apple is thought to be planning a new, larger model of the MacBook Air, which will be released alongside an updated 13-inch model in late 2023.
As 9To5Mac reports, the prediction comes from Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), which just released its Quarterly Advanced IT Display Shipment and Technology report. The report suggests that Apple is planning to increase the size of the display in the 13.3-inch MacBook Air, but it would still remain under 14 inches.
The bigger prediction made in the report is that Apple will also introduce a 15-inch model. The exact size isn't stated, but if the smaller Air is getting a larger display, it would make sense for Apple to use a panel that's closer to 16 inches to ensure there's a clear distinction between the two models in terms of screen real estate.
Well-known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also commented on the prediction of the 15-inch model, stating it might not actually be called a MacBook Air. He also believes Apple is designing it to use the same 30W power adapter as the existing MacBook Air. So while larger, it's certainly not going to a higher-performance laptop. Finally, he goes a step further than DSCC, stating mass production won't start until the fourth quarter of 2023.