Reports about a new MacBook Air 2022 have been making rounds online for quite some time now, especially after the new MacBook Pro 14-inch and MacBook Pro 16-inch packed the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips last year. Following the release of the powerful MacBook Air M1, tech enthusiasts are wondering if Apple plans to deliver an even more impressive version of its cost-efficient ultraportable.
There have been claims that the MacBook Air 2022 is likely to feature improvements in terms of its design and processing power. Rumors suggested that the upcoming Apple laptop could have thinner display bezels, new color variants, and an M2 chip.
Are you excited about the upcoming MacBook Air 2022? Keep on reading to know more details.
MacBook Air 2022 Release Date
Previous reports claimed that MacBook Air 2022 is set to be released in the second half of the current year. However, up to this writing, no more specific dates have been heard so far.
There are predictions that the imminent MacBook Air 2022 would arrive in spring 2022 since Apple has previously unveiled new MacBook Air laptops around that time. Some Apple insiders also shared that the MacBook Air 2022 would join MacBook Pro 2022, which is expected to arrive in the second half of 2022, which coincides with the formerly rumored launch window.
MacBook Air 2022 Price
It is projected that the upcoming MacBook Air 2022 would stick with the pricing of its predecessors to keep competitive with Windows-run laptops. However, just like most of Apple devices, the price varies depending on the consumer’s RAM and storage preferences.
As of this writing, the most affordable MacBook Air for the M1 chip, with 256GB of storage, a 7-core GPU, and 8GB RAM, costs $999. Its higher-end model, with 512 storage, 8GB RAM, and an 8-core GPU, is priced at $1,249. MacBook Air 2022 is expected to cost within the same range.
MacBook Air 2022 Specs, Design, Features And Storage
As for its specs, the new MacBook Air 2022 is expected to come with the M2 chip, which is said to improve the laptop’s efficiency over the raw performance that the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips offered. While other reports claimed that it would use a 4-nanometer process node, The Information claimed that the new Apple chip for the MacBook Air 2022 is codenamed Ibiza and could be based on a 3-nanometer process.
The forthcoming MacBook Air 2022 is rumored to don slimmer bezels, which could also mean a notch in the tip of the display for the camera. However, a more recent suite of renders showed that the much-anticipated Apple laptop would come without a display notch after all.
The screen of MacBook Air 2022 is claimed to use a mini-LED display as seen on the iPad Pro 2021 and new MacBook Pros, which saw improved brightness and colors. Aside from that, the new Apple laptop is also said to be available in more colors that were inspired by the pastel hues of the iMac 2021.
It remains to be seen if there would be major upgrades on the MacBook Air 2022 keyboard or trackpad. However, the Force Touch trackpad is one of the best around since Apple ditched the Butterfly keyboard mechanism.
MacBook Air 2022 is also expected to have the MagSafe feature after Apple removed it following fire safety concerns. Though the upcoming new MacBook Pros got an SD card reader and HDMI port, rumors suggested that the new MacBook Air would only stick with USB-C ports.
In terms of storage, the MacBook Air 2022 is expected to start at the same amounts of RAM and storage as the current MacBook Air line. However, it would not come as a surprise if Apple would offer 16 RAM and storage up to 1 TB for the MacBook Air 2022.
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