There’s always a cool next-generation technology on the horizon, and per a noted leaker, Apple’s “M2” processor could arrive in early 2022, in some form of MacBook with an updated color scheme.
So far, Apple has released only one chip under the Apple Silicon banner, with the M1 appearing in the first wave of Apple’s transitional devices. While it is unclear what Apple’s next Apple Silicon effort will be, one leaker claims a proper second-generation chip won’t be arriving until 2022.
On Monday, iOS developer “@Dylandkt” cited that Apple’s “M2” is on track to release in the first half of 2022, the Twitter account stating that it will be an “upcoming colorful MacBook (Air).”
Rumors and leaks have proposed the next MacBook Aircould follow the 24-inch iMac in departing from the usual silver casing, in favor of a more colorful lineup.
The developer offered the following tidbits:
Just wanted to share some details on when to expect the next generation M2 (not the M1X which is reserved for the Pro Mac devices). This processor is on track to release in the first half of 2022 alongside the upcoming colorful Macbook (Air).
12:43 PM · Jul 5, 2021
Dylandkt also points out that the rumor is about the “M2” specifically, in that it is different from the “M1X” that is “reserved for the Pro Mac devices.” In February, it was claimed the “M1X” would be an iteration of the M1, using 12 CPU cores instead of 8 and 16 GPU cores instead of 7 or 8, as well as a higher thermal design point of 35W instead of 15W with the M1.
As of April, a supply chain report highlighted Apple’s potentially producing new MacBook Pro notebooks for the second half of 2021.
In April, a supply chain report pointed to Apple producing new MacBook Pro models for the second half of 2021. The “M2” was said to have entered mass production earlier in April, which makes it a good candidate for use in the new models.
On July 1, it was claimed that Apple was preparing for a September debut of 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro notebooks with two different processor options. A May rumor indicated that variant chips will apparently use 8 high-performance CPU cores alongside two high-efficiency versions, and have either 16 or 32 graphics cores, alongside an improved Neural Engine.
Via AppleInsider and @Dylandkt