TL;DR
- Apple to refresh MacBook Air with M4 chipset in March 2025.
- The upcoming MacBook Air will be powered by M4 chipset with 16GB RAM.
- It will come in 13-inch and 15-inch display sizes with Nano Texture display and Thunderbolt 4 for connectivity.
Last week, Apple introduced a new budget-friendly smartphone named the iPhone 16e, priced at Rs. 59,900 in India and worldwide. The Cupertino-based technology company is now preparing to update its MacBook Air series in March 2025. If the rumors hold true, a new MacBook Air featuring the M4 chipset could be on the horizon. Apple analyst Mark Gurman suggests that the announcement may occur in the early days of March 2025.
Apple has not officially announced details about the upcoming launch; however, reports suggest that shipments of the new MacBook Air have commenced, indicating that the launch is imminent. Additionally, Apple appears to be depleting its existing MacBook Air stock, which strongly suggests that a successor is on the way. If the launch occurs, it is expected to align with Apple’s usual spring refresh schedule for the MacBook Air, similar to last year’s introduction of the M3 model on March 8th.
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Apple M4 MacBook Air: What to expect?
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The forthcoming Apple MacBook Air, equipped with the M4 chipset, is anticipated to maintain a design akin to its predecessor, albeit with some enhancements in features. The most significant upgrade will be the introduction of the M4 chipset, which will be paired with 16GB of RAM in the base model, representing an improvement over earlier iterations.
Additionally, a Thunderbolt 4 port may be included, enhancing connectivity options compared to the current model, which offers USB 4 and Thunderbolt 3. Apple is also likely to unveil a Center Stage camera for improved video conferencing, along with a nano-texture display previously exclusive to higher-end models, among other features.
Pricing is expected to remain stable or see a slight increase. Apple plans to release both 13-inch and 15-inch models simultaneously, marking a significant step in the transition of its laptop lineup to M4 processors.
Apple’s further plans for 2025
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Following the update to the MacBook Air, the Mac Studio and Mac Pro will be the only models still utilizing older-generation Apple processors. Updates for these desktop systems are anticipated later this year, with the Mac Studio expected to be refreshed between March and June, while the Mac Pro is slated for an update from June to Fall.
In addition, Apple plans to release iOS 18.4 in May, leading up to the WWDC event in June 2025. The M5 chipset is projected to debut around October to November, with the MacBook Pro and various Smart Home Devices launching intermittently between these significant announcements.
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