M4 MacBook Air Imminently Expected: What to Anticipate in the Next Upgrade

Summary of the MacBook Air Update Announcement

Mark Gurman from Bloomberg has announced that Apple is expected to introduce an M4-equipped MacBook Air as early as Wednesday. This update follows recent product launches, including the new M3 iPad Air and a refreshed base-model iPad featuring double the storage and the A16 chip.

The upcoming MacBook Air will likely be a specification bump rather than a significant redesign. Key changes are expected to include:

• M4 Chip: The primary upgrade, replacing the current M3 chip. The M4 first appeared in May 2024 with the seventh-generation iPad Pro.
• Webcam Upgrade: Potential inclusion of an ultra-wide webcam, based on macOS code references.

The design and two sizes (13-inch and 15-inch) are expected to remain unchanged. The base model will likely feature the M4 chip, while higher variants such as the M4 Pro and M4 Max will be reserved for the MacBook Pro line.