Apple could be looking to simplify the naming of its product lineups, most noticeably with the launch of a “MacBook” and “iMac Pro” in 2022, according to recent rumors.
Apple is believed to be preparing to launch five new Macs in 2022, including a new high-end iMac, a redesigned MacBook Air, an updated Mac mini, entry-level MacBook Pro, and Mac Pro with Apple silicon.
While multiple reports indicate that Apple is working on a direct successor to 2020’s MacBook Air, a recent rumor from the leaker known as “Dylandkt” claimed that this new model may not be branded as the “MacBook Air.” Instead, it would simply be the “MacBook.”
This would not be the first time Apple has offered a “MacBook.” The company sold a MacBook from 2006 to 2012, and again from 2015 to 2019. The last 12-inch MacBook model offered the same low-powered, tapered, USB-C-centric, and fanless design of the subsequent MacBook Air, so they were clearly positioned as similar devices.
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