Rumors have been circulating Apple's new MacBook Air, which may be released the next year. Here's what we know so far.

The Air is Apple's prime contender for a more portable laptop. Since it is due for an upgrade, it is expected to come with a sleeker design. Although the MacBook Air has a more potent processor that needs a fan to remain cool, the fan-less Retina Macbook is only slightly behind in performance, and that means you won't observe a significant impact in actual world speed between both models.

The MacBook is thought to be among the most effective and productive laptops in the market, and this fall we're expecting a sizzling updatein terms of specs. The MacBook, by comparison, has two 1.4GHz cores with as much as 2.7GHz Turbo Boost. If you're thinking of a new MacBook and finding yourself comparing both options, keep an eye out for these key differences.

Apple will not disclose whether the MacBook Air will resurface in 2017. If it wants to keep a cost down maybe not. It goes to a lot of trouble to get the overall product experience spot on. It last refreshed the iMac and MacBook Air last year, although the changes were not very significant.

An 11-inch model of the MacBook Air is also readily available for consumers searching for a more compact version, but with the same power. Indeed, the plan of a normal economy class tray table is incompatible with the kickstand because there's a sizable gap where the stand should sit. Besides this powerful specs and capabilities, it will have a sleek design, beating the recent MacBook Air's slim capabilities.

Aside from its enduring battery life, another characteristic of the new MacBook Air which makes it perfect for travellers is its lightweight body, which makes it simpler to take anywhere you have to go.