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Does a 15-inch MacBook Air make sense at WWDC 2023?

We are not talking about power, about the best chips, we are talking about a large and, as far as possible, affordable laptop: a winning combination.

Gurman says we will see it, but does it really make sense? The ability to choose a larger screen size without having to go to computers with the last name Pro gives us more options when it comes to choice, clearly. But does it conflict with the very concept of the ultraportable?

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According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple plans to announce the long-awaited 15-inch MacBook Air at the Worldwide Developers Conference, WWDC 2023. This new laptop would share the stage with iOS 17, macOS 14, watchOS 10 and its new widgets, tvOS 17 and Apple’s long-awaited augmented and virtual reality headset.

A large and affordable laptop: a winning combination

The idea of a 15-inch MacBook Air is not new; rumors began in early 2021, with the most recent ones leaking that the production of display panels for this laptop has accelerated in recent months. The main source of this information is the well-known journalist Mark Gurman, which already gives us a great credibility to this rumor, even if for now it is just that.

As far as we know, the 15-inch MacBook Air would use the same M2 chip as the 13-inch model. Within that, as analyst Ming-Chi Kuo commented a few days ago, it would offer multiple CPU and GPU configurations. This means that, in terms of performance, there wouldn’t be a huge difference between the two screen sizes.

So why a 15-inch MacBook Air? The answer seems to be in the options. By offering a larger screen without having to opt for the Pro models, or even the M3 or the M2 Pro or M2 Ultra, Apple is giving us more choice in choosing the laptop that best suits our needs. It is relatively common to prefer a larger screen to work with more space for content without needing more power.

The same office tasks, which are very common, benefit greatly from a larger screen. True, one could argue that the very concept of the ultra-light MacBook Air clashes directly with a laptop with a 15-inch screen, but when it comes to taste, nothing is set in stone.

We have already seen a similar move in the iPhone, where the iPhone mini has been replaced by the Plus, which, without offering the features or costing the price of a Pro, gives us a considerable screen to enjoy the content.

We assume at all times that, by keeping in line with the MacBook Air, the price of the 15-inch model is expected to be considerably more affordable compared to a 16-inch MacBook Pro. True, we’re not talking about a mini-LED screen, like the one in the professional range, but we don’t find one of those in the entry-level MacBook Air models either.

In terms of design, no major changes have been leaked for the 15-inch MacBook Air, beyond its larger screen size. The new model is expected to feature the same notch for a 1080p camera, a MagSafe 3 charging port, two USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 ports, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a Magic Keyboard with scissor mechanism and Touch ID button, and a Force Touch trackpad. About the colors we would talk about the classic Silver, Star White, Space Gray and Midnight.

Seen what we have seen, it seems that a 15-inch MacBook Air at WWDC 2023 makes perfect sense, as it gives us more options to choose the laptop that best suits our needs and budget. A laptop that can easily be used for development, at least to get started on it, and has a good stage and context at the developer conference. We are not talking about power, the best chips, we are talking about a large and, as far as possible, affordable laptop: a winning combination.

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iPadOS 17: new Stage Manager, home screen, pro apps and more leaks

Stage Manager improvements, widget support, lock screen customization and much more.

The upcoming iPadOS 17 promises to arrive with important new features for all our iPads. According to rumors, the update will include improvements to Stage Manager, widget support and lock screen customization, among other features.

Biggest iOS 17 leak to date: new lock screen, Apple Music changes, Health app on iPad and more

Meanwhile, this leak, the biggest on iOS 17 so far this year, gives us an idea of what we could expect from the new operating system.

The expected iOS 17 is approaching its official presentation, and the leaks are not long in coming. So far, they have been appearing in dribs and drabs, but the pace has changed, and a lot. The latest leak comes from the same account on Weibo that unveiled the iPhone 14 in yellow ahead of its release, and while their track record is not impeccable when it comes to rumors, the details of the changes planned for iOS 17 are more than interesting.

Apple augmented reality headset with MagSafe: rumors hint at surprises

As always, let’s remember that we are talking about rumors, but it is clear that Apple is focusing its attention on comfort, which is a good sign for the future of virtual and augmented reality.

Apple’s upcoming AR/VR headset, which is expected to be launched at the Worldwide Developers Conference, WWDC 2023, will include a port quite similar to MagSafe. Something we didn’t know until now and that adds to the list of new features expected from the device. One that is rumored to feature two 4K displays, dozens of sensors and cameras for gesture and eye tracking, and a custom M2 chip from Apple.

Get Ready for iPadOS 17: Will Your iPad Make the Cut?

As always when the next big version of operating systems approaches, there are rumors that Apple could stop offering support for certain iPad models with the arrival of iPadOS 17.

As always when an upcoming major OS release approaches, rumors are swirling that Apple may drop support for certain iPad models with the arrival of iPadOS 17. According to reports from iPhoneSoft sources, three iPad models could be left out in terms of compatibility with the new software.

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Three iPads that say goodbye to iPadOS 17

Recall that it was in April when the first rumor appeared about which iPhone and iPad models would lose support for iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. This rumor came from an anonymous Twitter account that, although it had correctly predicted some details, offered no further assurance about the reliability of its claims. Now, from iPhoneSoft they “confirm”, in quotes, because we are still talking about rumors, which iPad models will be left behind.

From iPhoneSoft they have already correctly predicted the scope of iOS 13, 14 and 16 compatibility, so we have to take what they now comment on iPadOS 17 with quite confidence. According to the media outlet, these are the three iPad models that rumors say would be excluded with iPadOS 17:

iPad 5th generation.
iPad Pro 9.7-inch 1st generation.
iPad Pro 12.9-inch 1st generation.

Put another way, these would be the iPads that would reportedly remain compatible with iPadOS 17:

iPad Air 3rd generation and later.
iPad 6th generation and later.
iPad mini 5th generation and later.
iPad Pro 2017 and later.

Thus, most iPad models of 2017 and later will support iPadOS 17. Recall, for example, how Stage Manager is limited to some models, while the ability to use Stage Manager with external display is exclusive to iPads with M series chips.

While we are waiting for news about iPhone compatibility with iOS 17, something on which rumors are contradicting each other, it is clear that iPadOS 17 is going to bring quite a few changes. For all we know, we could see an update that, after the amount of new features that came to the iPhone with iOS 16, will now catch up.

In any case, but, and although these rumors come from reliable sources, it is important to remember that Apple has not officially confirmed which devices will have compatibility. Something we will only know next June 5, when, at the next developer conference, WWDC 2023, Apple will announce all the new features.

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Unlocking the World of Augmented Reality: Leaked Insights into Apple’s Extended Reality Headset Possibilities

We think we know a lot, but the truth is that we know little about what this new device will allow us to do. Now, Bloomberg gives us some clues.

Virtual and extended reality technology is about to take a big leap with the upcoming presentation of the Apple helmet at the Worldwide Developers Conference this coming June. We think we know a lot, but the truth is that we know little about what this new device will allow us to do. Now, Bloomberg gives us some clues.

A Fresh Look: the New Home Screen in Apple Watch with watchOS 10 leaks

Although it will be necessary to wait for the official announcement at WWDC 2023 on June 5, it is clear that the Apple Watch update promises to be something big.

Rumors have already created a lot of buzz around the Apple Watch. This year we expect that, in terms of hardware, there will be few changes, but we do expect a major redesign of the operating system at the developers conference. A redesign of which we know very little, certainly, but with each leaked detail, expectations about the new look grow.

Unprecedented Reveals: Leaked Insights on Apple’s WWDC 2023 Event

With the planned launches and updates, it is clear that this event will mark a before and after in the company’s history and will lay the foundations for everything we can see in the future.

The expected Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, the WWDC 2023 this coming June, is shaping up to be an event that will mark a before and after in the company’s trajectory. An event in which we will see much more than software and much more than hardware, as, according to rumors, the first device of the post-iPhone era will be presented.

Plot Twist: Apple Scraps 27-Inch Monitor, Teases a Secret Card in Its Sleeve, According to Rumors

Apple continues to improve display technology, introducing new sizes, and during or even before WWDC 2023, we should see some interesting surprises.

We are getting closer week by week to the next WWDC. This year’s WWDC 2023 promises that in addition to software we will see some hardware, but not a 27-inch monitor. So say the rumors, which despite having given us hope about the possibility of seeing a large monitor from the hand of Apple, do not leave us indifferent, because they tell us of another possible surprise for this WWDC.

Sneak Peek: What to Expect from iOS 17’s Control Center

We know little about what's going to change, beyond the turnaround Apple took with iOS 17, but what little we do know is really interesting.

The developer conference is steadily approaching and the news leaks of the operating systems we will see presented are increasing. At WWDC 2023 next June 5, exactly eight weeks from now, we will see iOS 17, macOS 14 and also watchOS 10. We know little about what will change, beyond the change of direction Apple took with iOS 17, but what little we do know is really interesting.