On March 5, 2025, the company unveiled the new M4 MacBook Air, a sleek sky blue finish, and a price tag slashed to $999—$100 less than before.
Available in 13- and 15-inch sizes, it’s up for pre-order now and hits shelves Wednesday, March 12. With zippy performance, an 18-hour battery, and a 12MP Center Stage camera, this fanless wonder keeps its thin-and-light crown while packing Apple Intelligence into macOS Sequoia. For students, pros, or anyone eyeing an upgrade, it’s a value-packed pitch.
Sky blue steals the show—a metallic hue that shifts with the light, joining midnight, starlight, and silver. Each comes with a matching MagSafe cable, keeping the vibe cohesive.
The M4 chip, already a star in the iPad Pro and MacBook Pro, brings serious muscle: a 10-core CPU and up to 10-core GPU make it twice as fast as the M1 MacBook Air, per Apple’s tests. Against the zippiest Intel-based Air, it’s 23 times faster—think 4.7x quicker Excel crunching or 8x snappier iMovie edits. The Neural Engine, 3x faster than M1’s, powers AI tricks like photo enhancement, while 16GB of base memory (upgradable to 32GB) keeps it future-proof.
M4 MacBook Air: Smart features as standard
Apple Intelligence lands with macOS Sequoia, adding flair like Image Playground for sketch-to-art magic and a smarter Siri that toggles between voice and text. Privacy stays tight—on-device processing handles most tasks, with Private Cloud Compute stepping in for heavier lifts without storing data.
The new 12MP Center Stage camera keeps you framed on FaceTime, even if you’re pacing, and Desk View shows off your desk for demos. Multitaskers rejoice: the Air now drives two 6K external displays alongside its Liquid Retina screen—perfect for sprawling workflows or late-night projects.
This isn’t just a refresh—it’s Apple doubling down on value. The $999 entry (or $899 for education) undercuts rivals while boosting specs. Posts on X are buzzing about the price drop and sky blue pop, with some calling it “the laptop deal of 2025.” The M4’s efficiency, tied to TSMC’s 3nm process, means that 18-hour battery life holds up, outpacing Intel predecessors by six hours.
Environmentally, it’s a champ—over 55% recycled content, including 100% recycled aluminum and lithium, aligns with Apple’s 2030 carbon-neutral goal. For a laptop this portable—under half an inch thick—it’s a workhorse that doesn’t compromise.
Apple’s timing is sharp. With the M4 already flexing in pricier Macs, bringing it to the M4 MacBook Air at a lower cost feels like a power play. The sky blue hue adds personality without changing the iconic design, while extras like Wi-Fi 6E, Thunderbolt ports, and Spatial Audio keep it versatile. Greg Joswiak, Apple’s marketing VP, nailed it: “more reasons to love it.”
Whether you’re a student snagging the $899 deal or a pro eyeing dual 6K screens, this MacBook Air lands as a practical, powerful upgrade—just in time to tempt your wallet.
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