New 12-inch 2017 MacBook Release Date & Updates: Kaby Lake Processors, Pricing, Specifications & More
Apple released its current variant of 12-inch MacBook in April 2016. With the notable upgrade in current device, Apple is planning to bring out latest 12-inch 2017 MacBook. The loyal heads of MacBook Air are still waiting for confirmation about this device and its outstanding features from the Cupertino-based giant.
Based on speculations regarding upcoming 12-inch 2017 MacBook, a varied list of features has been rounded up. In the event held in October 2016 for a launch of MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, Apple didn't update anything about the MacBook or MacBook Air product line. Apple discontinued the production and sales of 11-inch MacBook Air which directed a doubt about 12-inch 2017 MacBook which may replace the Air line-up.
Apple launched the 2015 version of 12-inch MacBook in the spring event but 12-inch 2016 MacBook was announced a few weeks later to the Spring Event in 2016 where they only revealed new iPhone SE, a 9.7-inch iPad Pro and new Apple Watch straps. Similar launch assumptions are made like 2016's announcement. According to reports, the production of 12-inch 2017 MacBook will occur in second quarter of 2017 under the prediction made by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Hence, the device will appear by June or July. It is also mentioned that 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pros will begin it production in the third quarter and production of 15-inch MacBook Pro with 32 GB RAM will be seen in the fourth quarter which is addressed to be the most significantly redesigned product this year.
As of now, the tech giant has confirmed anything in written regarding the release date and even the pricing of lineup won't differ much. Hike in pricing will only take place if Apple brings down heavy up-gradation in the device. The price for 12-inch 2016 MacBook is $1299 and if a replacement occurs in its product line then consumers can see a possible price reduction.
MacWorld has given detailed information regarding the specification of 12-inch 2017 MacBook. It is mentioned that the new MacBook will be having Kaby Lake processors where Kaby Lake is the generation of chips after Skylake and its also offers supporter for Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1 and Display Port 1.2. A Dutch-language site Techtastic spotted a reference in the kernel of Mac OS Sierra to "ARM HURRICANE" being supported which indicated that Apple might place ARM chips in its MacBook. We also received a rumor which claimed that Apple is working on a chip codenamed as T310 which will handle the "Power Nap" functionality and will improve the battery life of MacBook. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo states that there is chance RAM size will be increased to 16 GB from 8 GB. As far as the design is concerned, no major changes will be seen as only a new color variant was introduced more to 2016 MacBook from 2015 MacBook. The patent described by the US Patent and Trademark office will allow the company to embed LTE hardware in 2017 MacBook by making it as the first cellular-enabled Mac in Apple's range. Minor changes in keyboard and trackpad are also been done.
