We heard this from our sources late yesterday as well. If true it's seen as a response to Apple's rumored ARM based MacBook that will also be cheaper $799 allegedly than previous models. https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/8/2...ce-laptop-12-5-inch-specs-release-date-rumors
Because Apple thought about it with their 12" unit that never outsold their Air. They don't want any of Apple's mistakes to go unrepeated.
As nice as the people in this forum generally are, I'm still heartened to find snark is alive and well too!