Apple updates MacBook Air with M3 chip, multiple display support

After launching the M3 chip within the 14-inch MacBook Professional final October, Apple has up to date the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air with the quicker chips in the identical skinny and lightweight design.

Together with the M3 chip—8-Core CPU/8-Core GPU within the base 13-inch mannequin; 8-Core CPU/10-Core GPU in all different configurations—Apple has additionally upgraded the Wi-Fi from 6 to 6E and added assist for as much as two exterior shows when the lid is closed. Earlier MacBook Air fashions solely supported a single show, as does the M3 MacBook Professional.

In any other case, the brand new MacBook Air is similar to the M2 fashions, with the identical 13.6- or 15.3-inch Liquid Retina show, skinny aluminum enclosure, MagSafe charging, 18-hour battery life, and 1080p FaceTime HD digital camera. They’re accessible in the identical 4 colours: midnight, starlight, silver, and house grey.

Pricing can also be the identical, with the 13-inch MacBook Air beginning at $1,099 and the 15-inch mannequin beginning at $1,299 with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. One notable change to the lineup is that the M1 mannequin has been retired and the M2 Air has taken its place because the $999 mannequin.

The M3 MacBook Air is out there for preorder starting right this moment and can start transport on Friday, March 8. With the announcement, it seems as if Apple will forgo a spring occasion this 12 months and can as a substitute situation press releases for its new product launches. We’re nonetheless ready for brand new iPads and presumably an M3 Mac mini to reach this month, so keep tuned.

This text initially appeared on macworld.com.