Apple just announced a new smartphone, the iPhone 16e in a low-key manner. But it turns out that the company has a lot more in store. If reports are to be believed, Apple can soon unveil a new MacBook Air powered by the M4 chipset next month. Apple analyst Mark Gurman shared the news and said an official announcement could be imminent as March approaches. While Apple has yet to confirm a date, reports indicate that shipments of the new MacBook Air may have already begun, suggesting a launch sooner rather than later. If true, this follows Apple’s typical spring refresh cycle—last year’s M3 MacBook Air debuted on March 8.

What’s New in the M4 MacBook Air?

The upcoming MacBook Air M4 is expected to get a similar design as last year but with some changes. The major change this time is going to be with the processor, the upcoming MacBook Air can feature Apple’s latest M4 chip, which will reportedly be paired with 16GB of RAM in the base model—an increase from previous versions.

In addition to this, we can even get to see a Thunderbolt 4 port, which would enhance connectivity over the existing Thunderbolt 3 and USB 4 options. Additionally, Apple may introduce its Center Stage camera technology, allowing for more dynamic video calls. A nano-texture display, previously available only on higher-end Macs, could also be an optional upgrade.

In addition to this, Apple has a lot in store for the year. iOS 18.4 is expected in May, followed by WWDC 2025 in June. The company is also expected to launch M4-powered Mac Studio and Mac Pro models this summer. Meanwhile, an M5 chip is rumored to arrive between October and November, debuting in the MacBook Pro.

For now, let’s take this information with a grain of salt as Apple is yet to confirm these details. 

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