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Apple Releases Faster, Enhanced 12-inch MacBook [VIDEO]; Apple No Plans on Releasing MacBook Air 2016

Apple has just released an updated 12-inch MacBook laptops, making it more faster and packing it with longer battery life.

(Photo : YouTube/TheVerge) Apple has just released an updated 12-inch MacBook laptops, making it more faster and packing it with longer battery life.

Apple has just released an updated 12-inch MacBook laptops, making it more faster and packing it with longer battery life.

The updated next generation 12-inch Retina MacBook was announced yesterday, and is now available for purchase via Apple's online store, authorized resellers and Apple retail stores.

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The new MacBook, which was originally introduced in March 2015, is priced at either $1,299 or $1,599, depending on the model. The 2016 12-inch MacBook base model variant, which is priced at $1,299, comes with Intel Core M3 processor running on 1.1GHz, backed with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of built-in storage. On the other hand, the higher-end variant of 12-inch MacBook, which is priced at $1,599, is equipped with Intel Core M5 processor running on 1.3GHz, backed with 8GB of Random Memory Access and 512GB storage.

Aside from the specs mentioned above, the updated 12-inch MacBook models are now packed with faster PCIe flash storage, enhanced HD Graphics 515, slightly bumped battery life and an optional Intel Core M7 running at 1.3GHz upgrade. These new 12-inch MacBook models are also being offered in the all-new Rose Gold color variant.

On other news, with Apple's upcoming event on June, called Worldwide Developers Conference, rumors surfaced that the Cupertino-based tech giant will not be releasing any MacBook Air this year.

According to Yibada, an unnamed source of tech blogger Jack March revealed that MacBook Air 2016 release is not going to happen; however, the company will instead launch MacBook Pro variants that are thinner and lighter compared to the current MacBook Air models. It is said that these new MacBook Pro 2016 variants will be equipped with longer battery life, will be powered by Intel Skylake processors and will have a detachable touch screen, just like Microsoft's Surface Book.

Watch the video below to know more about the updated 12-inch Retina MacBook 2016:
 

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