According to rumors, Apple is hard at work on an u
Apple's plans
to use Broadwell-Y low power Core M processors surfaced in September, along
with a rumor indicating Apple could release the ultra-slim MacBook in iPhone
color variants.
The new MacBook will reportedly have just two ports: a
headphone jack and a USB Type-C Port, alongside a pair of microphones lining
the sides of the device.
Like the Retina MacBook Pro, the 12-inch MacBook is
said to be incredibly thin, which is an impressive feat as the existing MacBook
Air is only 0.68 inches thick at its thickest point. Part of its thin design
may be possible due to the inclusion of an Intel Core M processor, which allows
for fanless operation and thus more space for battery cells inside the machine.
A report sourced from the Asian supply chain pointing
towards a device carrying a thin, light design with a redesigned trackpad and
no fan assembly for silent operation.
Apple may have initially been aiming to release the
12-inch MacBook in late 2014, but continued Broadwell delays appear to have pushed
back the company's launch. A September rumor pointed towards a mid-2015 launch,
but as Apple already has access to the Core M chips likely slated for use in
the device, it could see a release somewhat earlier in the new year, especially
if rumors of a January manufacturing ramp are accurate.
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