The information of the new M3 MacBook Air got here with a bit little bit of a shock: It may possibly run two exterior shows with the laptop computer closed. That’s a change from the single-display assist for all different M1, M2, and M3 MacBooks, together with the present entry-level MacBook Professional, which makes use of the identical chip as the brand new Air.
Nevertheless, that’s going to vary. 9to5Mac confirmed with Apple that the M3 MacBook Professional will likely be getting a software program replace that may enable the laptop computer to have the identical exterior show assist because the M3 MacBook Air. Particulars weren’t obtainable as to when the software program replace will likely be issued; Apple is nearing the discharge of the macOS Sonoma 14.4 replace, however it’s not identified if the brand new show assist is a part of it.
Apple’s earlier Macs with base M-series chips (M1, M2, and M3) have at all times supported two shows in whole. Nevertheless, whilst you can join two shows to the Mac mini, when it got here to the iMac and MacBooks, the built-in show was a part of that situation. This upcoming replace will lastly let customers shut their MacBook and nonetheless have two shows operating on the identical time. Nevertheless, while you open the lid, one of many two shows will shut off.
If you would like to have the ability to join two exterior shows and have the laptop computer show energetic (three shows in whole), it’s good to get at the least an M3 Professional MacBook Professional. If you wish to run 4 exterior shows, it’s good to get an M3 Max MacBook Professional. Learn our information on how one can join two or extra exterior shows to an M1, M2 or M3 MacBook.
