WWDC 2013: Apple unveils MacBook Air with ‘all-day battery life’

Apple has announced new versions of its MacBook Air laptops that will come with improved battery life.

The new laptops, which go on sale Monday, feature an improved processor that will give the company’s ultra-thin laptops “all-day battery life,” according to Apple marketing chief Phil Schiller.

The new version of the 11-inch MacBook Air will have nine hours of battery life, four more than its predecessor. Meanwhile, the 13-inch model will have 12 hours of battery life, which is five hours more than its predecessor.

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Additionally, the new models will also be able to download more quickly using Wi-Fi Internet connection.

The new 11-inch MacBook Air will be available for $999 with 128 GB of storage or $1,199 for 256 GB. The 13-inch model will go for $1,099 for 128 GB of storage or $1,299 for 256 GB.

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