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Apple 12-inch MacBook Update: Will Apple Produce ARM-Based Macs This Year?

Mar 06, 2017 09:04 AM EST

Apple's 12-inch MacBook was recognized as one of the most excellent devices that have ever made by the company. It features an Intel M-series processor, a USB Type-C port built with a new keyboard, and many extreme offers.

According to Mac World, Apple's 12-inch MacBook might have some of its upgrades including internal and external improvement. The 2017 12-inch MacBook will update its internal system in terms of its processor, battery life, and RAM.

As for its internal update features, 12-inch MacBook was speculated to carry Intel's 7th-generation Kaby Lake processor along with its M-Series chip. This device will feature an upgrade of 16GB of RAM for its last two predecessors only carry an 8GB memory. By this, it will bring great improvements for its speed in terms of multi-tasking between two programs at the same time.

Apple's 2017 12-inch MacBook was also speculated to feature LTE connectivity, designed for its portability in terms of cellular connectivity which will make this device more attractive for consumers. Predictions stated that the upgrade of this device will carry a Force Touch trackpad which will be revealed after 12-inch MacBook's iterations.

According to Tech Tastic, 12-inch MacBook fanatics might experience a drop price from the device. There's a big possibility that Apple will stop manufacturing MacBook Air, that's why they are trying some upgrades of the 12-inch MacBook to make a great fill; this would make the device more perfect for all consumers.

Meanwhile, the former boss of Apple's Macintosh department Jean-Louis Gassee recently discussed that the ARM-based Macs might appear this year. However, up until now, there's no confirmation about a MacBook with an ARM chip that will feature the Mac OS 10.12 Sierra. Apple has recently stopped supporting Intel processors which include the Intel Core 2 Duo from the first generation of MacBook Air; as of now, the company has a support addition for the ARM Hurricane Family.

This was predicted to be one of the Apple's new company-owned chipsets which describe as the A7 to be microarchitecture as Cyclone, A8 as Typhoon, and A9 as the Twister architecture; all these three were based on the instruction on ARM.

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