MacBook Air M4 Launch Teased by Tim Cook

In a recent post on social media platform X (previously known as Twitter), Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, shared a video hinting at a new product launch from Apple. The video features the phrase “There’s something in the air,” which strongly suggests the impending arrival of the much-anticipated MacBook Air equipped with the new M4 chip.

Speculation surrounding the announcement of the M4 MacBook Air has been rife, and Tim Cook’s post has now validated that the launch will take place as early as this week, with the video accompanied by the caption “This week.”

The phrase “There’s something in the air” pays homage to the original MacBook Air launch back in 2008, when Apple first used this tagline in their promotional materials.

The unveiling of the MacBook Air M4 is expected to mirror Apple’s announcement of the iPhone 16E, featuring a mini-launch video that will be streamed online instead of a traditional in-person event.

MacBook Air M4: Anticipated Features

The standout feature of this launch is undeniably the M4 chip, which has already been showcased in devices like the iPad Pro and MacBook Pro. Additionally, the new MacBook Air may offer an upgraded 12MP ultra-wide camera, following in the footsteps of advancements made in the MacBook Pro and iPad Pro models.

Internally, Apple might also increase the maximum RAM capacity of the MacBook Air, thanks to the enhanced capabilities of the M4 chipset, along with improved support for connecting to external displays.

Aside from these enhancements, significant design changes are unlikely. The MacBook design has seen minimal alteration over the past few iterations, and it is anticipated that Apple will maintain the current port configuration in the Air. The laptop will continue to be available in 13″ and 15″ size options.