Apple's M4 MacBook Air is tipped to launch by March 2025 at the latest, possibly even as early as February, featuring the new chip and 16GB RAM from the base variant.
In Short
- M4 MacBook Air is expected to follow a similar launch timeline to last year’s M3 MacBook Air
- Beyond the M4 chip and 16GB RAM, the upgrades are said to be minimal
- M4 Mac Studio and M4 Mac Pro are also expected to launch by the summer of 2025
Apple is preparing to launch its next-generation M4 MacBook Air by March 2025 at the latest, possibly even as early as February, a recent Bloomberg report suggests. The new MacBook Air is expected to feature Apple’s latest M4 chip, along with 16GB RAM from the base variant. But beyond this, the upgrades are said to be minimal. Units of the new laptop have reportedly already been shipped from factories to Apple’s warehouses, hinting at an imminent release.
The M4 MacBook Air will likely follow a similar timeline to last year’s M3 MacBook Air, which debuted in March 2024. However, this year, Apple’s product rollout will kick off with the iPhone SE 4, which is likely to be unveiled on February 19, at the company’s upcoming launch event. Rumours suggest that the iPhone SE 4 will undergo a big makeover, moving away from the traditional compact design of the iPhone SE 3 with thick bezels. Instead, it is expected to feature a look inspired by the iPhone 14, complete with an aluminium and glass build, flat edges, and possibly Apple’s Ceramic Shield for enhanced durability. The familiar Touch ID is likely to be replaced with Face ID.
Coming back to the Macs, the MacBook Air isn’t the only M4-powered device on the horizon. Apple is also said to be working on an M4 Mac Studio and M4 Mac Pro, both of which are expected to arrive in the summer. Following these, the company is rumoured to introduce its M5 chip between October and November, with the M5 MacBook Pro reportedly being the first device to feature it. Interestingly, the M5 iPad Pro isn’t expected until the first half of 2026.
Beyond Macs and iPhones, Apple is also reportedly planning to refresh several other products in 2025. These include a second-generation AirTag with an improved Bluetooth range, a next-generation iPad Air, and an 11-inch iPad, all expected to be released in the first half of the year. Later in 2025, Apple is expected to launch a new HomePod mini and an updated Apple TV 4K.
One of the more interesting rumours is the development of a smart home hub, which could feature the company’s A18 SoC (which also powers the standard iPhone 16), a 6-inch near-square display, and a custom smart home interface. Additionally, Apple is said to be working on a 27-inch Studio Display with mini-LED backlighting, though this might not arrive until 2026. However, fans of the Pro Display XDR might be disappointed, as there’s no word yet on a successor to that model.