There are rumors that Apple will release several custom chips, including the M3, in the latter half of 2023. The M3 is believed to be able to power devices with slim designs, similar to the A17 Bionic, and is rumored to utilize TSMC’s 3nm process technology.
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While it is unclear if the M3 will be used in an updated MacBook Pro, it is expected to be used in updated MacBook Air models. A reliable leaker, @appleakation, has said that updated MacBook Air models will come out in the second half of 2023. There is also a chance that Apple will make a bigger MacBook Air with a 15.5-inch screen.
Based on the schedule predicted by @appleakation, the M3 will arrive after the announcement of the M2 Pro and M2 Max. There are also rumors that both the M3 and the A17 Bionic will be shown off after Apple’s October Mac-only event.
In terms of performance, TSMC’s chairman Mark Liu stated that the 3nm process used in the M3 would deliver up to a 35% improvement in power efficiency. But nothing was said about performance improvements, which suggests that Apple may focus on the M3’s long battery life.
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If you have an Apple product that has an M2 chip, you might want to wait before upgrading. It’s possible that the M3, which is coming soon, will have even more improvements. We’ll have to wait and see what the M3 can do, but it looks like it will be a strong addition to Apple’s products.
