Just as ASUS announced new, updated ZenBook UX305UA model that comes with Intel Core i5 processor instead the Core M, Apple has just done the same thing. The 2016 12.2-inch MacBook model is very similar to the last year's model, but comes with a choice of new Intel CPUs.

Customers can now choose between Core M3, M5, or M7 processors that are based on Skylake architecture. The base model starts at $1,299 and includes Core M3 processor, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.

Not only new processor options is new. The 2016 model come with an additional hour of battery life and new, Rose Gold color option.