Apple said to be testing new Macs with processors similar to M2
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Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) may be dealing with a significant decline in Mac sales, but the tech giant is reportedly working on new Macs in an effort to boost sales.
The company is currently testing a MacBook Air with a larger screen with third-party apps from the App Store, Bloomberg reported. The new machine is using chips similar to the current M2 line of processors that Apple (AAPL) unveiled in 2022, the news outlet added.
Earlier this year, Apple (AAPL) unveiled new a MacBook Pro and Mac mini, along with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips.
It's possible that the new machine, which would have a larger display than the 13.6-inch MacBook Air computers that use M1 or M2 chips, could be unveiled in the summer, the news outlet added. 
In addition to the larger MacBook Air, the company is working on an updated version of the 13.6-inch Air, a new 24-inch iMac and a new entry-level MacBook Pro, Bloomberg added.
Cupertino, California-based Apple (AAPL) is also said to be working on its M3 chip, which will use 3-nanometer technology as opposed to the current 5-nanometer. The M3 chip may be used in future Macs to be unveiled next year.
Apple (AAPL) did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Seeking Alpha.
The new MacBook Air, one of Apple's (AAPL) most popular devices, could help stem a sales decline that the company has dealt with for the past few quarters.
According to recent data from research firm IDC, Mac sales dropped 40.5% year-over-year to 4.1M units during the first-quarter. 
Conversely, overall PC sales declined 29% year-over-year to 56.9M units in the period, as weak demand, excess inventory and the continued deterioration of the global economy continued to weigh on consumer electronics.
Apple (AAPL) and other PC makers benefited in 2021 and the first-part of 2022 as the surge in remote work, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, led to workers and businesses refreshing their machines.
In the tech giant's most recent quarter, Apple (AAPL) said it generated $7.7B in Mac-related revenue, down from $10.85B in the year-ago period. Apple (AAPL) does not break out unit sales in its quarterly filings.
Apple (AAPL) is slated to discuss its second fiscal quarter results on May 4, 2023.
On Thursday, Apple (AAPL) confirmed that its AppleTV+ streaming service would be coming to France's Canal Plus.