Apple M4 MacBook Air coming this week: here's what to expect

Home / News / Apple M4 MacBook Air coming this week: here’s what to expect

The iPhone 16e just launched, and Apple is coming straight back at us with another launch this week. Announced by Tim Cook, a new Air device is coming this week. And it’s certainly the latest MacBook Air, updated with the M4 chipset – though there’s not too much else that’s new. We may also see a surprise refresh of the iPad Air this week. Here’s everything you need to know.

Read more: Which is the best MacBook for you? Apple MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro

Apple’s confirmation of the Air launch comes a day after Apple analyst Mark Gurman said that he expected the launch this week. The M4 chipset first arrived in May 2024 with the incredibly thin iPad Pro. It then started rolling out to other Macs and MacBooks in Apple’s line-up, and finally it’s the MacBook Air’s turn.

Per the recent MacBook Air releases, expect both a 13-inch and 15-inch model to hit the shelves. Assuming the Air comes with the same standard M4 chip as the base model Pro, we’ll get a 10-core CPU rather than an 8-core CPU as found on the M3 MacBook Air. You’ll also be able to spec the laptop up to 32GB of RAM rather than 24GB.

This week. pic.twitter.com/uXqQaGNkSk
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) March 3, 2025

Thanks to the more efficient chipset, we also expect battery life to see an improvement of a couple hours. Also, some rumours suggest the $150/£150 nanotexture display option will make its way to the MacBook Air. This display coating makes the display matte, reducing glare from light. Personally, I think Apple may keep this as a “Pro” device feature, since its already on the MacBook Pro and iPad Pro – but we’ll find out this week.

Apple may also announce an update to the iPad Air, with either the M3 or M4 chip. There’s still some uncertainty around this, but stores are currently very low on stock. It would be the same deal as the MacBook Air – just the new chipset inside. A new iPad Air design was unveiled in 2024, so this won’t be changing yet. Whatever happens, we don’t have long to wait.

Related: Best laptops in 2025 that we’ve reviewed

About

Connor is a writer for Stuff, working across the magazine and the Stuff.tv website. He has been writing for around seven years now, with writing across the web and in print too. Connor has experience on most major platforms, though does hold a place in his heart for macOS, iOS/iPadOS, electric vehicles, and smartphone tech. Just like everyone else around here, he’s a fan of gadgets of all sorts! Aside from writing, Connor is involved in the startup scene. This exciting involvement puts him at the front of new and exciting tech, always on the lookout for innovating products.