Apple Introduces New MacBook Air with M4 Chip

Apple Announces New MacBook Air with M4 Chip and New Features

Apple has introduced a new MacBook Air with the fast M4 chip, offering better performance, up to 18 hours of battery life, a new 12MP camera, and a lower starting price. It now supports two external displays, has 16GB of memory, and comes with macOS Sequoia featuring Apple Intelligence. This MacBook is thinner, lighter, and more durable than ever. It’s available in a new sky blue color alongside midnight, starlight, and silver. The starting price is now $999, which is $100 less than before, and $899 for students. There are 13-inch and 15-inch versions available for pre-order today, with availability starting March 12.

A Fresh New Hue: Hello, Sky Blue

The MacBook Air now comes in a stunning new sky-blue color. This metallic light blue changes with light, adding a fresh look to the MacBook Air's available colors: midnight, starlight, and silver. All colors, including sky blue, come with a color-matching MagSafe charging cable.

M4: Performance to the Next Level

The new M4 chip makes the MacBook Air faster than ever. It has a powerful 10-core CPU and GPU, plus support for up to 32GB of memory, making it up to 2x faster than the previous M1 model and 23x faster than Intel-based MacBook Airs. With 18 hours of battery life, users will get more done on a single charge. The M4 chip also features a powerful Neural Engine, speeding up tasks like enhancing photos and removing noise from videos.

Built for Apple Intelligence

The MacBook Air with M4 is designed to make your experience smarter. You can use Image Playground to create unique images, Genmoji to make fun emojis, and Writing Tools to improve your writing. Siri has been improved to make tasks easier, and you can access ChatGPT for help anytime. ChatGPT is free and keeps your data safe.

Always Camera-Ready

The new MacBook Air comes with a 12MP Center Stage camera, which keeps you centered in the frame during video calls. It also includes Desk View, showing both you and your desk, perfect for showing projects during calls.

Enhanced Display Support

The MacBook Air can now connect to two 6K external displays in addition to its built-in screen, making it great for multitasking at work or school.

Everything Users Already Love

MacBook Air still has everything users love:

• It’s durable and thin, with a choice of 13-inch or 15-inch models.
• It features Touch ID and a backlit Magic Keyboard.
• The display is bright and sharp with rich colors.
• It has Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and multiple ports for accessories.
• The sound system supports Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos for immersive music and movies.

An Unrivaled Experience: macOS Sequoia

macOS Sequoia comes with features like iPhone Mirroring, which allows you to interact with your iPhone through your Mac. The new Safari browser is faster and more useful, while the new Passwords app keeps all your login details in one place. Gaming also gets better with Personalized Spatial Audio and more exciting titles.

Better for the Environment

The new MacBook Air is made with recycled materials, including 100% recycled aluminum and cobalt, and has an energy-efficient design. Apple is also working toward carbon neutrality by 2030.

Pricing and Availability

The new MacBook Air starts at $999 for the 13-inch model and $1,199 for the 15-inch model. Students can get discounts starting at $899. Pre-orders are available now, with availability beginning March 12. You can also trade in your old device for credit towards the new Mac.

AppleCare+ and More Benefits

AppleCare+ offers support for accidents and battery issues. You can also enjoy setup help and learn more about your Mac through Apple’s in-store sessions. If you shop with an Apple Card, you can get monthly payments with 0% APR and cash back.