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Date : Tue Feb 11 2025 12:00:06

Fresh M4 MacBook Air rumors point to an imminent launch, but it could be a 
modest update

Date:
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:46:19 +0000

Description:
Apples M4 MacBook Air has had its chip identifier number revealed, suggesting 
its launch is imminent.

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source has apparently revealed the next MacBook Airs chip identifier This 
identifier corresponds to Apples M4 chip The M4 MacBook Air is expected to 
launch within weeks 

All the signs are pointing towards the imminent launch of a new MacBook Air 
M4 with Apples latest M4 chip , and a new clue has just emerged that further 
cements that idea. 

According to MacRumors , a mysterious private account on X (formerly Twitter) 
recently shared model identifiers for the upcoming MacBook Air. These are the 
codes that Apple uses to classify its devices and components. In this 
instance, the source claimed that upcoming models of both the 13-inch MacBook 
Air and its 15-inch sibling would be equipped with the T8132 chip, which 
MacRumors believes corresponds to the M4. 

MacRumors didnt share the source, so were not able to independently verify 
what theyve said. However, theres been a steady stream of MacBook Air leaks 
over the past few weeks, with many sources claiming that the laptop will 
launch soon. 

Apple often releases new products in March or April, which could be when well 
see the M4 MacBook Air . A modest update? (Image credit: Future / Lance 
Ulanoff) 

Before you get too excited, this MacBook Air refresh is not expected to be 
particularly groundbreaking. Itll get the M4 chip for sure, but theres 
precious little else expected. Based on what weve seen in the MacBook Pro , 
the M4 chip will likely bring modest performance improvements rather than 
anything truly eye-opening. 

Apple will almost certainly stick with the same design as the M3 MacBook Air 
, with its flat edges and slimline chassis. We wouldnt expect many features 
from the MacBook Pro to make it across to the MacBook Air either, ruling out 
new features like the ProMotion dynamic refresh rate and the nano-texture 
glass option that cuts down on glare and reflections. 

However, there could be increased memory bandwidth, which might allow you to 
connect two external displays without needing to close the laptops lid . We 
also wouldnt be surprised to see a more efficient Neural Engine to improve 
artificial intelligence workloads. 

If youve been considering buying a new MacBook Air, it would be worth holding 
off just a little longer until the M4 model sees the light of day. Based on 
the latest news, it looks like that could potentially happen within the next 
few weeks. You might also like Apple MacBook Air M4: news, rumors, and 
everything we know The M4 MacBook Air could launch with a big display upgrade 
for multi-taskers Apple M4 chip: everything you need to know about Apple's 
latest silicon



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/computing/fresh-m4-macbook-air-rumors-point-to-an-im
minent-launch-but-it-could-be-a-modest-update


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