Apple is preparing to introduce its highly anticipated update to the MacBook Air lineup, with the new models set to feature the M4 chip. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has already begun gearing up its marketing, sales, and retail teams, signaling that the release is just around the corner.
In preparation, Apple has started removing current MacBook Air stock from its stores, further indicating that the launch is imminent. Initially, many thought the MacBook Air refresh would be Apple’s first major hardware release of the year, but the iPhone 16e took that spot, launching earlier this month.
Still, sources close to Gurman are confident that the new M4-powered MacBook Airs will debut by March 2025, at the latest. While an exact date hasn’t been confirmed, the launch window appears set, with a likely debut in March. There’s even a chance the machines could arrive in the first half of the month, but that remains uncertain.
The buzz surrounding these new MacBook Air models was first hinted at in December 2024, when the release of the macOS Sequoia 15.2 update included references to M4 MacBook Airs. Leaked files for unreleased models—namely the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Airs (M4, 2025)—provided the first solid evidence that Apple was preparing to launch these new devices.
With the new M4 chips, significant improvements in performance, energy efficiency, and power management are expected. These upgrades should make the MacBook Air even more attractive to a wide range of users, whether you’re a student, professional, or simply someone who loves sleek, powerful laptops. The new models are shaping up to be one of Apple’s most exciting releases yet.
So, if you’re thinking about upgrading or just curious about the upcoming features, make sure to mark March 2025 on your calendar—it looks like the M4 MacBook Airs are almost here!