Apple’s redesigned MacBook Air almost came in fun colors, per leaker

Source: 9to5Mac

Apple last redesigned the MacBook Air with the M2 model, and per a supply‑chain leaker, the new Air almost came in the sort of fun colors that are expected for the forthcoming ‘MacBook.’

M2 MacBook Air redesign was tested in vibrant colors, like what’s coming for new ‘MacBook’

There are a variety of new Apple products expected to launch very soon as part of the March 4 special press event.

Among them is a brand‑new ‘MacBook’ with no suffix, reviving the brand years after the previous 12‑inch MacBook was discontinued. This MacBook is expected to cost around $699 and be offered in a variety of “fun colors.”

According to Bloomberg:

Over the past year, Apple has tested options such as light yellow, light green, blue, pink, classic silver and dark gray — though it’s unlikely all of these will ship.

Previously, Ming‑Chi Kuo reported that the new MacBook may come in blue, pink, silver, and yellow.

Ahead of the product’s unveiling, Weibo leaker Instant Digital shared that similar colors were previously tested for a different product: the MacBook Air. The translated post reads:

When they were developing the MacBook Air M2, they also planned to use this refreshing color scheme, but unfortunately it wasn’t released.

The M2 MacBook Air was the last time the Air line received a hardware redesign; every model since has retained the same design. Apple did branch out slightly with colors last year with the Sky Blue M4 model.

It’s unclear whether Apple had long‑term plans for a low‑cost MacBook, but the color‑testing history for the Air line is an interesting tidbit.

Do you think the MacBook Air should come in more fun, vibrant colors? Let us know in the comments.

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