As rumors continue to circulate about Apple’s upcoming devices, including the highly anticipated refreshed iPhone SE, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has revealed that new MacBook Air models are likely to be announced “earlier” than expected. Gurman suggests that updated M4-powered MacBook Air models could be Apple’s first new hardware release of 2025, potentially setting the stage for a busy year of product launches.
MacBook Air to Feature M4 Chip with Enhanced Performance
The new MacBook Air models are expected to be powered by Apple’s recently released M4 chip, which boasts impressive specifications, including a 10-core CPU and a 10-core GPU. The M4 chip has already made its debut in other Apple devices, such as the MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini, all of which were updated in late October 2024. With the M4 chip, the updated MacBook Air is expected to offer enhanced performance, including faster processing speeds, improved graphics capabilities, and greater overall efficiency.
Minimal Design Changes Expected for MacBook Air
While the performance of the new MacBook Air models is set to improve, it seems that there will be no major changes to the external design. Apple last redesigned the MacBook Air in 2022, and there have been no significant rumors suggesting further design updates for the upcoming models. Users can likely expect a similar slim and lightweight form factor, with the focus shifting to improved internal specifications.
Improved Connectivity and Display Support for New MacBook Air Models
The next-generation MacBook Air is expected to come equipped with three Thunderbolt 4 ports, an upgrade from the two Thunderbolt 3 ports found on the current models.
