Apple releases new 1,100 MacBook Air that is TWICE as fast as previous generation - as the 'world's most popular laptop' gets massive upgrade

Apple released its new MacBook Air on Monday, touting the updated device as being twice as fast as previous generations. The'world's most popular laptop' starts at 1,099 and features the tech giant's new M3 chip released in 2023. The upgraded chip increases speeds up to 60 percent faster than its M1 predecessor and makes it 13 times quicker than the Intel-based MacBook Air, Apple has claimed. The 13- and 1,299 15-inch screen options are currently available for pre-order starting today and deliveries are set for Friday, March 8, the company announced. 'MacBook Air is our most popular and loved Mac, with more customers choosing it over any other laptop.