At the upcoming WWDC 2022 developer conference, Apple is very likely to launch a redesigned MacBook Air, which will be equipped with an M2 processor and rich colors for users to choose from. In the latest article, AppleInsider has compiled all the information about the new MacBook Air.
Appearance design
The MacBook Air has maintained the same overall aesthetic since its introduction in 2008, but that may change with the M2 model. Like the redesigned 24-inch iMac, the new MacBook Air is expected to feature a thinner, lighter chassis and brighter color schemes. Renderings by AppleInsider show off-white bezels, a notched display, and a white keyboard.
The tapered shell design has always been a hallmark of the MacBook Air, but its thinness is an illusion due to the convex bevels that house its internal components. Now, Apple might be able to fit everything into a case wide enough to accommodate a Thunderbolt 4 port.
The aluminum chassis will likely take on the more rounded shape of the 14-inch MacBook Pro design, but with a wider range of color options. Apple will likely mimic the colors of the 24-inch iMac, including blue, green, pink, silver, yellow, orange and purple.
Leaker Jon Prosser previously shared renderings based on images of disassembled parts given to him. These renders show a case without a tapered outer shell, presumably to ensure there’s room for internal components in the thinner design.
Performance
Thanks to improved I/O, the M2 is said to allow the MacBook Air to have two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a MagSafe connector for charging. While not confirmed, we expect this laptop will be able to drive multiple external monitors.
The M2 is rumored to have better performance than the M1, but not the M1 Pro or M1 Max. It will likely include more technologies such as the Media Engine and the faster Neural Engine.
Release date
Mark Gurman said the release has been pushed back to the third or fourth quarter of 2022, with an announcement likely at WWDC in June.