We compile the news, based on rumors, that the next MacBook Air M4 is expected to launch this year
It's the year of the MacBook Air since it will be renewed with the M4 chip and will be accompanied by interesting new features. East the entry team from Cupertino and this is the one that is updated last. This is what happened in the last generation versions, although This year's update promises new features that could attract attention new and current Apple users. Here we summarize the most important ones according to the latest rumors.
A 12 MP Center Stage camera
One of the historically weak points of Macs is their integrated camera. For many years a resolution of 720p was maintained but it has already made the jump to 1080p and with an interesting feature like Center Stage. This has already reached the M4 MacBook Pro as well as the iMac with the same chip. Why is this important? Offers versatility in your video calls since the center is you, if you move, the camera will follow you. Additionally, you can use the Desktop display function, you can show what you have on your work table. Something very useful if you need to demonstrate with something physical.
This is one of the best features for video calls
A good level of RAM with an even greater option
The change that got the most attention on M4-equipped Macs was the base 16GB of RAM.something that was in high demand in the latest Apple Silicon chips. To make it fairer, Apple increased the amount of RAM on par with the M4 on the MacBook Air M2 and M3. It is a fact that the MacBook Air M4 will have 16 GB of RAM and could increase the 24 GB of RAM already existing in addition to define a new maximum capacity of 32 GB. For users who purchased the M4 MacBook Pro for this reason, they will now have an alternative.
Better compatibility with external displays
MacBook Air M3 can connect to two external displays with the Mac lid closed
Another differentiator between the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air is the number of external displays you can connect. In previous generations, it was only possible to connect one display to the MacBook Air until the M3 chip allows the use of a dual screen but with the lid closed. An important limitation in case they want to have a triple screen taking into account the integrated screen. The MacBook Air M4 will allow two external displays plus the integrated displaya reason that could also make users not buy the MacBook Pro for this reason alone.
The best battery for a thin laptop would be a MacBook Air
If Apple has already shown what it can do in terms of energy consumption in the MacBook Pro M4, saving two hours compared to its previous generation, the MacBook Air M4 will be no exception. Currently offering up to 18 hours of video playback and up to 15 hours of web browsing, this could increase until 8 p.m. and 4 p.m. at leastunless Apple has a big surprise in store for us and manages to match its big brother. It would all depend on the M4 chip itself.
Apple MacBook Air on a wooden table
Finally, One feature that might win over MacBook Air users is a nano-textured screen option as already included in several products such as the iMac, MacBook Pro and iPad Pro M4. This technology was first seen with the Apple Pro Display XDR.
To recap these new features, the best ones are undoubtedly the Center Stage camera and the battery level it can offer. The launch of a MacBook Air is special since it has always been defined as the lightest option in the range in terms of size and weight. We cannot forget this historic moment when Steve Jobs took the first generation of his story out of a paper envelope. It continues to maintain its essence and with a larger screen size with the 15-inch option. Remember, previously the MacBook Air came in smaller options, starting at 11 inches. What are you most excited to see in the upcoming M4 MacBook Air?
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