Anticipated Launch of Updated MacBook Air Models Featuring M4 Chip in 2025
It is highly likely that Apple’s initial product reveal of 2025 will showcase refreshed 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air variants powered by the M4 chip.
Recently, Apple rolled out macOS Sequoia version 15.2, inadvertently confirming that new models of the MacBook Air are on their way (as many had anticipated).
The Timeline for the Release
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, these upcoming MacBook Air versions are set to be announced ahead of other expected products this spring—such as a revamped iPhone SE and iPad Pro. Gurman has noted that production for these new models is currently underway, making a release timeline as soon as January or February plausible.
Specifications Expected in New Models
The upcoming iterations of the MacBook Air are rumored to incorporate Apple’s cutting-edge M4 chip featuring both a ten-core CPU and GPU.
This follows an upgrade trend where Apple provided the M4 chip in devices such as the latest iMacs and Mac minis released last October. Notably, Geekbench score totals revealed performance improvements showing that the M4 could deliver up to a remarkable advantage of approximately 25% over its predecessor—the M3 chip—in multi-core tasks.
Additively beneficial is Apple’s decision to raise the baseline RAM requirement across all modeled configurations from an entry-level of just 8GB to now at least twice that amount—16GB.
User Experience Enhancements
The forthcoming versions may also facilitate advanced video conferencing capabilities through features like Center Stage; this functionality allows enhanced background management during calls within platforms such as FaceTime and Zoom. Previously available mainly on higher-end iPad models and Macs paired with external displays like Studio Display, newer Macs including those in the Pro range already support Center Stage natively.
I/O Connectivity Upgrades
Furthermore, users can expect an increase in connectivity with three Thunderbolt ports anticipated on these next-gen models—a bump from two found previously in existing variations—and potentially capability for managing multiple external displays with confidence even while maintaining lid closure.
Aesthetic Considerations & Options
The possibility exists that Apple might make high-end display options available—like nano-texture coatings which diffuse light effectively while minimizing glare—a feature recently seen only on updated Pro series devices; however they may decide against offering it here again depending if differentiation remains critical among model lines.
No Major Redesigned Outlook Expected at This Time
No significant changes to outside design elements have been speculated upon for these latest offerings; reports indicate revisions took place back in early-to-mid year cycles during prior model renovations back into late twenty-two so stylistically we’d anticipate minimal shifts from what we know today!