MacBook Air

The speed tests and all that fun stuff are going to have to wait until we get to bring one of these bad boys home. In the meantime, it's just kind of nice ...

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The MacBook Air is the best-selling Apple laptop, and the new design will likely boost Mac sales in the coming quarters.

At its heart is Apple's newest M2 chip, which was announced Monday and will be faster and more power-efficient than Apple's previous chip. In recent years, the Mac product line has been growing strongly — shipments grew about 28% in 2021 versus just under 15% for the entire market, according to a Canalys estimate. - The new MacBook Air is more expensive than before, starting at $1,199 versus $999 for last year's model, which remains available.

The company revealed it will feature a speedier M2 processor. It also debuted a new MacBook Pro, Apple Pay Later, and updates to its iPhones, ...

Pro users of the iPad have been asking for this for years, and Apple is finally delivering. The company also announced new iPadOS keyboard shortcuts and pro features for apps including Calendar, Files and Mail. There is a new Mac-like Find-and-Replace system and duplicate file controls. The new payment feature, called Apple Pay Later, is a highly anticipated addition to the Wallet app. One change to the Mac operating system, for instance, will let customers use their iPhone as a webcam with their computer. Apple is also working on new Mac Pro desktop, high-end MacBook Pros, Mac minis and an iMac for release over the next year or so. Apple intended to launch the revamped MacBook Air last year, but it was delayed by supply-chain snags, the chip shortage and internal design challenges. The redesigned laptop comes in space grey, silver, a starlight gold and a new dark blue called midnight. When the MacBook Air was first unveiled by Mr Jobs, the Apple co-founder famously pulled the ultrathin laptop out of a manila envelope. It also has as much as 24 gigabytes of memory, up from 16 in the M1. And there’s an updated video engine to more smoothly play 4K and 8K video. The Mac lineup generates a fraction of the sales that Apple’s iPhone does. The new capabilities should be a boon for Apple fans, even if there were few big surprises at the event. The machine has a 13.6-inch screen, up from 13.3 inches on the previous model, and – like the MacBook Pro – a 1080p camera with twice the resolution of the previous model.

Gone is the iconic wedge shaped MacBook Air, today Apple welcomed a new MacBook Air to their lineup with an all-new design in four different colours, and under ...

The new 2022 MacBook Air will come in four colours, Silver, Space Grey, Starlight and Midnight. Apple’s new M2 processor will also be available in a new version of the 13 inch MacBook Pro. Gone is the iconic wedge shaped MacBook Air, today Apple welcomed a new MacBook Air to their lineup with an all-new design in four different colours, and under the hood is an all-new Apple Silicon, the new M2.

The refreshed MacBook Air has a new 13.6-inch display, a 1080p webcam and a completely fanless body. The cheaper M1 Air stays in the lineup, too.

A $1,499 version has an M2 chip with an eight-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 8GB of memory and a 512GB SSD. The M1 MacBook Air stays in the lineup as well for $999 (£999, AU$1,499). Apple said with the new M2 chip, Final Cut Pro performance is nearly 40% faster than on the M1 Air and Photoshop is up to 20% faster. The Magic keyboard has a full row of function keys with Touch ID as well as a large Force Touch trackpad. Above the display is an updated 1080p camera joined by a three-mic array and a four-speaker sound system. The new fanless body is available in four colors: silver, space gray, starlight and midnight. Like those, it has a chunkier, squared-off look that's almost retro-feeling instead of the gently curved lids tapering to a point that previously gave the Air more of a wedge shape.

The refreshed MacBook Air has a new 13.6-inch display, a 1080p webcam and a completely fanless body. The cheaper M1 Air stays in the lineup, too.

A $1,499 version has an M2 chip with an eight-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 8GB of memory and a 512GB SSD. The M1 MacBook Air stays in the lineup as well for $999 (£999, AU$1,499). Apple said with the new M2 chip, Final Cut Pro performance is nearly 40% faster than on the M1 Air and Photoshop is up to 20% faster. The Magic keyboard has a full row of function keys with Touch ID as well as a large Force Touch trackpad. Above the display is an updated 1080p camera joined by a three-mic array and a four-speaker sound system. The new fanless body is available in four colors: silver, space gray, starlight and midnight. Like those, it has a chunkier, squared-off look that's almost retro-feeling instead of the gently curved lids tapering to a point that previously gave the Air more of a wedge shape.

Apple today introduced the 2022 MacBook Air, which features a redesign and an updated chip. The new machine includes a MacBook Pro-like chassis, a...

The new MacBook Air looks similar to the latest 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. The new MacBook Air looks similar to the latest 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. The next-generation CarPlay experience will be able to provide content across multiple screens within a vehicle, and deeper integration with a... A redesigned MacBook Air tops the list of potential new hardware, but supply chain issues... CNET photographer James Martin shared photos of the new MacBook Air in Midnight on Twitter. Depending on the lighting, the color looks like a... Apple today unveiled an updated 13-inch MacBook Pro featuring Apple's next-generation custom M2 chip. The M2 MacBook Air and M2 13-inch MacBook Pro cannot be purchased at this time, but the product listings are live. With the chances of Apple revealing its mixed reality headset at WWDC 2022 looking decidedly less likely as its developer conference creeps nearer, rumors of Apple's new-look MacBook Air have once again come to the fore. Those features bring an increased price tag, with Apple selling the updated M2 MacBook Air at $1199 for the low-end version. Apple today introduced the 2022 MacBook Air, which features a redesign and an updated chip. The M1 MacBook Air is Apple's cheapest notebook, and it has not been updated in any way. There have been no price cuts for the M1 MacBook Air, and the lineup starts at $999.

The MacBook Air (M2, 2022) has finally been revealed, but how does it compare to the MacBook Air (M1, 2020)?

Hopefully, we’ll see some decent price drops for the M1 MacBook Air in the future, as well. We’ve not had a chance to properly test the MacBook Air (M2, 2022) yet, so we can only go by the specs and claims Apple has provided. The MacBook Air with an M1 maxed out at 16GB. That extra memory could make a big difference to people who want to do some heavy graphics editing and multitasking. The M2 could also prove to be a big upgrade. If you want a modern experience and upgraded performance, the MacBook Air (M2, 2022) is the way to go. This makes the screen much more vivid and accurate and is a clear improvement over the older MacBook Air. However, the more powerful webcam and thinner bezels mean that there’s a visible "notch" that surrounds the webcam, and drops down into the menu bar. One of the best things about the MacBook Air (M1, 2020) was its price. This means the larger screen doesn't lose sharpness, though the older MacBook Air has a slightly higher pixel density. This is a shame, as we’d have liked to see the older MacBook Air get an official price cut. Instead, it now has a more square design that takes elements of the MacBook Pro and iPhone redesigns. However, with the older MacBook Air being just so good, is the new model worth buying?

The MacBook Air 2022 and MacBook Pro 2022 are both compelling M2-powered laptops, but there's some key differences you need to know.

The MacBook Air 2022 delivers strong M2 performance, a bigger display than the Pro and a sharper webcam in a slimmer and lighter design. And you can get it for $100 less than the MacBook Pro 2022. But I could see some splurging for the Pro to get a little extra oomph and more time away from the outlet. This is where the MacBook Pro 2022 pulls ahead. The MacBook Pro 2022 should offer longer endurance overall with its larger 58.2 watt-hour battery, as it's rated to last for 20 hours of video playback and 17 hours of wireless web surfing. The new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro are pretty evenly matched when it comes to their displays. Meanwhile, the MacBook Pro 2022 retains its $1,299 price. We can't say much about the audio quality yet, but the 2022 Air sports a new four-speaker system that's positioned between the keyboard and the display, complete with Spatial audio and Dolby Atmos support. Both the new MacBook Air and new MacBook Pro could be good enough to land on our best laptop list. A MacBook Air 2022 vs MacBook Pro 13-inch 2022 comparison is just what you need if you're trying to decide which new MacBook to buy this year. Here's how the new Air and Pro stack up. But Apple is keeping the entry-level MacBook Pro 2022 13-inch around for a reason, and it packs the same chip while offering some notable advantages over the Air.

All the information you need about MacBook Air M2 pre-orders, including where to buy Apple's 2022 laptop.

That said, early signs suggest the MacBook Air (M2, 2022) offers a more modern and enhanced experience thanks to the new screen and design changes so there's definitely an argument for pre-ordering the latest version. The older laptop is simply so good - it's been at the top of our best laptop guide for a few years now - that this new version would need to be a dramatic improvement to unseat it. If that happens, it could be difficult to buy for a good few weeks as you wait for the next batch of stock to arrive. The price starts at $1,199 / £1,249 for the cheapest version with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD storage - that's $200 / £250 more than the lowest price for the current MacBook Air M1. Apple just announced a brand new MacBook Air at WWDC 2022 that's powered by the latest and upgraded M2 chip. Look out for trade-in options to get a big discount on the new device, too.

Apple has given the MacBook Air its first major refresh after it transitioned to Apple Silicon. Here's how the new M2 version measures against the 2020 M1 ...

Apple offered the 7-core GPU M1 MacBook Air with SSD options starting from 256GB and rising to 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB at most. The M2 MacBook Air has a larger 52.6-watt-hour lithium polymer battery. The M1 MacBook Pro has stereo speakers, which offer wide stereo sound. However, with the inclusion of MagSafe 3 charging, users can recharge their MacBook Air without sacrificing one of those two ports. The report claims the Geekbench 5 Single-Core test scores 1,869 on the M2 chip, up from the 1,706 of the M1 MacBook Air in Geekbench's browser. However, the shift to a 1080p webcam in the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models probably made those affected by pandemic work-from-home initiatives yearn for more resolution. Sticking with LED, the 2022 MacBook Air has a slightly larger 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display. The M1 MacBook Air has a footprint of 11.97 inches by 8.36 inches. The 2020 MacBook Air is best known for being a slim and light notebook while also giving users the essentials of Mac usability. However, this is based on pre-release chips, which may not reflect scores when the M2 MacBook Air ships. The M1 MacBook Air looked like the Intel model it replaced, albeit with new internal components. MacBook Air (2020, M1)

Apple's latest MacBook Air is thinner and lighter than ever, yet it packs quite a punch thanks to the first appearance of the new M2 Apple Silicon chip.

The MacBook Air also sports a four-speaker sound system, with the M2 chip bringing support for spatial audio with dynamic head tracking. With a faster CPU, GPU and Neural Engine, the M2 chip outguns its M1 predecessor unveiled in late 2020. Apple’s new M2 chip features an 18 per cent faster CPU, 35 per cent more powerful GPU and 40 per cent faster Neural Engine. It delivers 50 per cent more memory bandwidth compared to the M1, and up to 24 GB of fast unified memory – with the memory controller delivering 100 GB/s of unified memory bandwidth, 50 per cent more than M1.

The new MacBook Air delivers a powerful new M2 chip, better display and sharper webcam in a sleeker design, but it's pricey.

So who would get the $1,299 / AU$1,999 13-inch MacBook Pro? Anyone who wants even more power (thanks to its active cooling system) and 10-core GPU standard. The design is delightfully portable, and the display is simply awesome in person. Watching the MacBook Air M2 process seven simultaneous streams in Final Cut Pro, I once again felt like this system has the feel of a MacBook Pro in terms of power. The starting configuration comes with a 30W USB-power adapter, but the 35W power dual USB-port adapter costs $20 /AU$30 extra (it's included with the $1,499 model). And the 67W USB-C charger, which supports fast charging of 50% in 30 minutes, costs $20 /AU$30 more than the standard charger. Based on our initial impressions, the new MacBook Air 2022 could be one of the best laptops of the year. The new MacBook Air has the most Pro-level display yet, and that's thanks to an increased brightness of 500 nits. The highlight here is Stage Manager, a new way of multitasking that puts the app you're working on front and center while also making it easy to switch between other open apps. The first thing I noticed about the new MacBook Air 2022 is how small and light it feels. Neither of those numbers vary from what Apple promises with the M1 MacBook Air, though. The Midnight MacBook Air has personality without being too loud. During a demo I was very impressed with the volume and clarity. The $1,499 / AU$2,349 model steps that up to a 10-core GPU for more graphics muscle and 512GB SSD.

Apple has launched both the MacBook Air M2 and 13-inch MacBook Pro M2. But what are the key differences between the laptops?

Apple claims it has the same 500 nits of brightness and that it has support for millions of colours, as well as packing True Tone technology. It has more colour options, a sleeker design, superior webcam and a more affordable price. The 13-inch MacBook Pro M2 is also slightly thicker and heavier than the Air, coming in at 15.6mm and 1.4kg respectively. Looking at the MacBook Air M2 first, it comes in two different flavours, which you can see below: Sadly, the 13-inch MacBook Pro is also limited to a 720p webcam. It is important to note that we haven’t had the chance to test out either laptop yet, so we won’t be covering the performance until we do get them in for testing.

There are also two new charging brick options, including an all-new 35W compact power adapter with two USB-C ports. MacBook Air also supports fast-charging for ...

The MacBook Air 2022 also offers two USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 ports as well as a new MagSafe port for charging. On the inside of the machine, there’s a new M2 chip that Apple says is up to 40% faster for intensive workloads. Shortly after Apple’s WWDC keynote yesterday, the first hands-on images of the MacBook Air 2022 started to hit the web.

Excuse the cliché, but the MacBook Air feels grown-up. I'm thinking it's the shape—gone is the iconic slanting edge, replaced in favor of stout straight ...

Overall, the new MacBook Air is a nice upgrade over the previous model. More importantly, it makes me question why anyone would buy the $1,299 MacBook Pro—and why Apple continues to sell it. New this year is a dual-port 35W USB-C power adapter that lets you charge the laptop and a second device simultaneously. Standard is a 30W charger that comes with the base model. The company claims the MacBook Air will last for 18 hours on a charge during video playback or 15 hours of continuous web browsing. For the more technical bits, the M2 processor is based on the same 5-nanometer technology as the M1 but everything is elevated. While I couldn’t run any benchmarks, Apple ran me through a few impressive demos that flaunted the performance of the MacBook Air’s M2 chip. The “Liquid Retina” panel is brighter—by 25% for up to 500 nits, Apple claims—and the colors are accurate and punchy. Sure, but at least the braided MagSafe cables look durable and can be color-matched to the laptop. The blame belongs to me for believing early MacBook Air rumors that suggested we’d get the same vivid rainbow hues as the iMac. Apple isn’t ready to ready to have fun with its laptop yet, and I’m tired of waiting. Now the Air looks like the MacBook Pro, and with its larger 13.6-inch screen, more like the premium Pro than its smaller but M2-touting counterpart. I always felt the wedge shape made the MacBook Air look thinner than it really was.

Apple announced new M2-equipped MacBook Airs and MacBook Pros at its 2022 WWDC keynote presentation.

Although small usability upgrades like that will factor into our recommendations for most people, the new processor will be a major factor when we consider the new MacBook Air in a future update to our guide to the best video and photo editing laptops, which are meant for more specialized uses. Starting at $100 more than the new MacBook Air, the 13-inch MacBook Pro has the same M2 processor but adds a cooling fan inside, which Apple says will keep the processor cool when it’s under heavy loads for long periods of time. All the new laptops will ship in July, and as soon as we’ve had time to thoroughly test the new models, we’ll be updating our recommendations. If the M2 MacBook Air improves on the experience of the M1 version, that will make the newly announced M2 13-inch MacBook Pro a strange in-between to consider. To fit that larger screen into a similarly sized laptop, Apple has added a camera notch at the top, similar to that of the iPhone and the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. Nestled within that notch is a 1080p webcam, the same camera as in the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros, and a nicer camera than the 720p version found in the new 13-inch MacBook Pro, a crucial benefit in the videoconference age.

Apple hosted the first day of WWDC 2022 yesterday. During the keynote, the company unveiled the new MacBook Air. All of the initial hands-on videos about the ...

This is the new MacBook Air that a lot of people have been waiting for. The M2 MacBook Air will be available in July 2022, starting at $1,199. The new MacBook Air with M2 is here! Here is the brand new 2022 MacBook Air (M2) announced at WWDC. My fav colourway is the midnight option but it also comes in 3 others. Apple just announced a fully redesigned MacBook Air with an M2 processor. It also now comes packed with a larger display, MagSafe charging, full-size function keys, and an upgraded FaceTime camera.