Apple discontinues ‘wedge’ shaped MacBook Air after 16 years in service

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This week has been somewhat bittersweet as Apple officially retired the wedge shape MacBook Air, debuted in 2008 by the late Steve Jobs. Who else can remember Steve pulling a fully-fledged laptop out of a standard office envelope, to a stunned audience in Cupertino? 🤯

Fast forward 16 years and Apple of 2024 certainly owes a lot to this featherweight, as the MacBook Air became the best selling Macintosh of all time.

On Monday this week Apple quietly introduced an upgraded MacBook Air with their Apple Silicon M3 chip.  The M1 (and its successor the M2) chip had already revolutionised the power available in such a relatively small form factor, and the M3 takes it to the next level.  With lightning-fast speeds, remarkable efficiency, and unrivalled graphics performance, the new MacBook Air again redefines what’s possible in a laptop. Don’t get me wrong, I’m absolutely smitten with my M2 MacBook Air, but I must admit that I’m now eyeing the 15” M3 MacBook Air with a touch of envy!

So here’s to the future of computing and the incredible innovations yet to come from Apple. Whether you’re a professional seeking unmatched performance or a creative looking to unleash your imagination, the M3 MacBook Air is the perfect companion for all your endeavours.

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