This timeframe is slightly later than in Kuo’s earlier estimate.

In August, the analyst predicted that the next-gen MacBook Air would arrive in mid-2022.

Apple unveiled newMac computers powered by its M1 chipin 2020, including theMacBook Air.

Instead, the company debuted itsiPhone 13 lineup, alongside theApple Watch 7,iPad Mini 6andupdated entry-level iPad.

TheiPhone 13lineup mirrors last year’siPhone 12lineup with standard,Mini,Pro and Pro Maxmodels.

The updated iPhone runs on Apple’s new operating systemiOS 15.

Apple didn’t immediately respond to CNET’s request for comment.