MacBook Air 2016 Release Date, News & Update: Why MacBook Replace MacBook Air In The Long Run?

With the upcoming MacBook Air 2016 price projected to be lower than the MacBook Pro, electronics consumers could still expect a MacBook Air 2016 release date in the near future. Lately, rumors are circulating that the MacBook Air 2016 specs might no longer be a necessity, prompting speculations that Apple could be ditching the Air line.

Aside from the lower MacBook Air 2016, there are MacBook Air specs that make it salelable to certain consumers. However, many point out that future MacBook Pro models could eventually breach that selling point for all MacBook 2016 specs - weight and portability.

Rumored MacBook Air 2016 Specs

There are rumors that the upcoming MacBook Air 2016 specs could get an upgrade compared to its predecessor. For instance, Tech Radar mentioned that a 15-inch MacBook Air 2016 could be introduced to replace the 11-inch version.

Rumored MacBook Air 2016 specs also include a new processor. Sixth gen Skylane processors are rumored to replace the Intel Broadwell chips on existing ones.

Of course, the upcoming MacBook Air 2016 specs would even improve on its strengths. It is said to be even thinner and lighter the current models in the market. In addition, it could sport a new TouchID fingerprint recognition as well.

MacBook Air 2016 Price Rumors

According to speculations, the upcoming MacBook Air 2016 price could experience variations depending on models. It would go down for the 13-inch version while it would increase for the 15-inch model.

For now, 11 inch MacBook Air starts at $899 while the 13-inch version $999. Estimates for the Macbook Air 2016 price for the 13-inch version is around $899 while the Macbook Air 2016 price for the rumored 15-inch version starts at $999.

MacBook Air 2016 Rumors - Why The MacBook Pro Could Replace Macbook Air

Aside from the MacBook Air 2016 price, there are two other main selling points for the laptop in terms MacBook Air 2016 specs - lightweight and thin design. Because of these anticipated MacBook Air 2016 specs and features, users who prioritize portability have preferred the Air in the past.

However, with the advancements of technology lately, one could expect that future MacBooks would be lighter and thinner that it could approach the traditional MacBook Air specs and features domain. In addition, there are rumors circulating that Apple is actually planning to ditch its Air line up which include the MacBook Air and iPad Air according to MacWorld.

But of course that's all speculation for now. They may not happen in the near future so people could still expect a MacBook Air release date this year or next.

MacBook Air 2016 Release Date

If speculations are correct, laptop buyers will not have to wait for long for the release of the newest MacBook Air. It's not official yet but the MacBook Air 2016 release date is rumored to happen by August this year.

Stay tuned to GameNGuide for updates on the MacBook Air 2016 price, specs and release date.