Apple MacBook Air (2022): Release Date, Price, Specs, Rumors, and More

Mar. 13, 2022

Moving away from itspatentedwedge design, Apple may opt for a MacBook Pro-esque finish for the new MacBook Air this time around. Furthermore,Apple mayintroduce anotch in the upcoming MacBook Air, much like the one we have seen on the MacBook Pro.

Kuo evengoes on to saythat Apple may not launch any new mini-LED products this year due to cost concerns. If that’s true, we may have to wait for another refresh to witness mini-LED displays on MacBook Air.

Since there are contrary opinions from reputable sources, it’s hard to predict if Apple will end up including an upgraded M1 chip or the M2 chip under the hood on the next-gen MacBook Air. Taking an educated guess, we are inclined to believe that Apple will indeed use the M2 chip. However, that’s something we will have to wait and find out.

Apple has long used 720p cameras on MacBooks. Last year, however, the company finally switched to 1080p cameras on the MacBook Pro. We expect the same camera upgrade to trickle down to this year’s MacBook Air. Having a 1080p webcam should significantly improve the video quality in your meetings. That said, those who want the best possible quality should invest in anexternal 4K webcaminstead.

The M1 MacBook Air features two Thunderbolt/ USB 4 ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack. While it’s unlikely to see an SDXC card slot in the next MacBook Air, rumors suggest thatMagSafe charging is expected to come to MacBook Airthis time around. In case you missed it, the MagSafe port marked its return to MacBooks with the14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Proslast October.

Q: When is the next MacBook Air coming?

Q: Will MacBook Air have an M2 chip?

Probably. However, there are contradicting rumors pointing towards an upgraded version of the M1 chip and M2 chip. Since it’s a hardware refresh, we could expect Apple to pack an M2 chip in the upcoming MacBook Air.

Q: Will the MacBook Air be redesigned?

That sums up everything we know about the next-gen MacBook Air at the moment. While the white bezels might prove to be a controversial transition, the new colors are likely to be accepted well among casual MacBook users. So, which of these features are you excited about, and are you planning to purchase a new MacBook Air later this year? Let us know in the comments below.

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Subin writes about consumer tech, software, and security. He secretly misses the headphone jack while pretending he’s better off with the wireless freedom.