The updated MacBook has more power, but still just one USB-C port
Apple hasn't forgotten its littlest MacBook after all.
Along with announcing macOS High Sierra at WWDC 2017, the tech giant finally updated its 12-inch MacBook.
The refreshed MacBook looks identical to the old model, last updated a year ago. It's still Apple's thinnest and lightest laptop, measuring 0.52 inches at its thickest point and tapering down to 0.14 inches, and it only weighs two pounds.
The screen's the same bright and vivid 12-inch Retina display with 2,304 x 1,440 resolution.
Under the hood, the new MacBook's a whole new beast. There's faster 7th-gen Intel "Kaby Lake" processors in Core m3, i5 and i7 models that offer up to 20 percent faster performance, and up to 50 percent faster SSD storage.
The keyboard should also feel better (hopefully less flat) thanks to second-generation butterfly keys. But we'll reserve judgment for when we get to test out the keyboard ourselves.
Under the hood, the new MacBook's a whole new beast.
Battery life on the new MacBooks is unchanged: Up to 10 hours of web browsing time, and up to 11 hours of iTunes movie playback.
The new MacBooks look like a decent update to the 2016 models, but we're just a little bummed Apple couldn't squeeze in a second USB-C port next to the headphone jack on the right side.
Also, what the heck is up with the 480p resolution FaceTime camera? This is the third year in a row the MacBook is saddled with a crappy webcam.
If you want two USB-C ports, you'll have to step up to the 13-inch MacBook Pro without Touch Bar. Or if you want four, you'll need to get the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, or the larger 15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar.
The updated MacBooks start at $1,299 and are available in silver, gold, space gray, and rose gold.
Raymond Wong is Mashable's Senior Tech Correspondent. He reviews gadgets and tech toys and analyzes the tech industry. Raymond's also a bit of a camera geek, gamer, and fine chocolate lover. Before arriving at Mashable, he was the Deputy Editor of NBC Universal's tech publication DVICE. His writing has appeared on G4TV, BGR, Yahoo and Ubergizmo, to name a few. You can follow Raymond on Twitter @raywongy or Instagram @sourlemons.
