When the Cupertino giant chose not to update the MacBook Air line up during its October event, many felt it was a sign that the Air could be discontinued. Still, it is also possible that there will be a 2017 update or battlecry before it hits the dust.

For the upcoming MacBook Air, there are many rumors circulating, including the introduction of a new variant-the 15-inch version.

Most analysts agree that the new Air could have a more compact and thinner design. MacWorld reported of a strong possibility of an E-ink keyboard for the MacBook Air 2017. With deals with Sonder Designs, famous for E-ink keyboards confirmed, many expect the deal is for the MacBook Air 2017.

According to Mac Rumors, the MacBook Air 2017 could abandon the USB-A connections and introduce the USB-C ports. Clarity on the processors does not exist. However, we could see at least the Sky Lake processors if not the Kaby Lake processors instead of the Broadwell under the hood. The Intel processors are faster in terms of both graphics and performance than the Broadwell processors.

Other anticipated features in the new MacBook Air include fingerprint sensors, Touch ID, and Apple Pencil enabled Trackpads. There is a possibility of seeing the virtual personal assistant Siri arriving in the new range of Apple Products.

While a possible March event is yet to be confirmed, the future of the slim Apple line up is still uncertain. With fewer leaks, we still hope that Apple would not retire the MacBook Air just yet.