The Internet is being increasingly flooded with rumors regarding the Macbook Air 2016, the supposed upgrade of the notebook computer launched by Apple in March 2015. While speculations are rife regarding the launch date of the purported device, Master Herald is of the view that everything depends on the date when Intel rolls out is latest, high-tech processors.

According to a report in Christian Today, the Macbook Air 2016 is expected to be equipped with the Intel Core M-based Skylake processors, an upgraded version of the company's Broadwell units that powers the existing Macbook. According to reports, these units, which are said to boost the laptop's power and performance drastically, will only be available by the end of this year.

Accoroding to some reports, this means that the Macbook Air 2016 is unlikely to be introduced in 2015. Therefore, it is expected that Apple will launch it latest laptop sometime early next year. Meanwhile, Master Herald reports that the Cupertino-bsed tech titan may actually announce the device officially in October this year and it will be available by March 2016. In fact, this is exactly what happened with the current Macbook laptop.

Apart from the speculations regarding the launch date of Macbook Air 2016, rumors are also rife about the specs of the upcoming device. While several reports have speculated regarding the software and hardware of the upcoming notebook, virtually none of them have shed any light on what the Macbook Air 2016 will look like.

Nearly all the reports have speculated that the upcoming Macbook Air 2016 will have the same sophisticated design and layout as that of Apple's current notebook. In fact, Apple products never fail to look and feel graceful. According to the Motley Fool, the device will sport an attractive thin industrial design and incorporate the reversible Type USB-C port.

At the same time, it is expected that the Macbook Air 2016 will come with a higher definition Retina display and will be available in two size options - 13 inches and 15 inches. With Intel's Skylake processors powering the Macbook Air 2016, the screen is certain to look as well as function much better.

All said an done, the excellent features and specs of the Macbook Air 2016 is likely to give Microsoft's purported Surface Pro 4, its rival in the field of laptops, a run for its money.