After months of speculation, Apple has officially introduced the latest iteration of its most popular laptop, the MacBook Air. The device is now powered by the cutting-edge M4 chip. It comes in an all-new sky blue finish and boasts a more powerful Neural Engine for AI-driven tasks. The device starts at Rs. 99,900.
The new MacBook Air M4 is available in both 13-inch and 15-inch variants. Apple says it is designed for students, professionals, and creative users seeking a balance of power, portability, and style. It offers an LED-backlit display with IPS technology and up to 500 nits brightness. MacBook Air also supports up to two 6K external displays for providing enhanced multitasking capabilities for professionals and students alike.
It packs Apple’s M4 chip that delivers the speed of its M1 predecessor. The M4 features a 10-core CPU, an up to 10-core GPU, and support for up to 32GB of unified memory. For power users, this means faster photo and video editing, smoother multitasking, and enhanced gaming experiences. Compared to the fastest Intel-based MacBook Air, the M4 variant delivers a staggering 23x faster performance.
The MacBook Air with M4 is designed for Apple Intelligence and offers advanced AI capabilities in everyday tasks. Users can generate custom emojis with Genmoji, enhance writing with AI-powered Writing Tools, and take advantage of seamless ChatGPT integration within Siri for smarter and more dynamic interactions. Apple’s Private Cloud Compute ensures privacy by processing most AI functions on-device, keeping personal data secure.
A major upgrade comes in the form of a 12MP Center Stage camera that ensures users always look their best on video calls. The camera automatically adjusts the frame to keep users centered for making video conferencing smoother and more interactive.
The new MacBook Air ships with macOS Sequoia, which brings a host of new features, including iPhone Mirroring, enhanced Safari capabilities, and immersive gaming experiences with titles like Civilization VII and Wuthering Waves. The built-in Passwords app simplifies credential management, while new distraction control features make work more focused and efficient.
The device also has a three-microphone array and Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos support for an immersive sound experience. It also has a six-speaker sound system with force-canceling woofers. There is also a 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high‑impedance headphones. It also has two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports, Thunderbolt 4, USB 4, and MagSafe 3 charging port. Yes, the MagSafe charging port is coming back. It also supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 for wireless connectivity.
It promises up to 15 hours of wireless web and up to 18 hours of video streaming.
The new MacBook Air M4 is also introducing an all-new sky blue color. This metallic light blue finish offers a stunning visual appeal. It joins the existing color options of midnight, starlight, and silver.
The new MacBook Air starts at Rs. 99,900, with a special discounted price of INR 89,900 for students. Pre-orders are open now, with official availability beginning March 12.
