Given that the two most recent MacBook Pro models contain souped-up versions of the M1 chip (the M1 Pro and M1 Max), it's unlikely that the 2022 MacBook Air would launch with the same, ultra-powerful Soc during the same release window, so an M2 chip debut is more likely. The latest 24-inch iMac was only released back in May 2021, and given that featured the same M1 SoC as the first wave of Apple silicon, it's anyone's guess as to if this latest MacBook Air will offer the very same M1 with a complete design update, will sport one of the new chips unveiled with the new MacBook Pros, or have an all-new Apple M2 chip. With so many rumors flying around, it's still likely we could see it announced by the end of 2022, so keep your eyes peeled for any events towards the end of the year. We were hoping that Apple would spill some beans at its Peek Performance event on March 8, but now that this slipped by without even a mention, the predicted release date is a little foggy. 11, 2021: Apple’s next MacBook Air will be landing midway in 2022 complete with plentiful color options and a Mini LED screen, says analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. 22, 2021: Apple’s next MacBook Air might come equipped with a Mini-LED screen like the new MacBook Pros – maybe minus the notch – when it purportedly arrives in mid-2022, as well as an M2 chip, with an off-white color keyboard and bezels.Īug.

06, 2021: There's a fresh entry-level MacBook Pro coming in 2022, says Mark Gurman, along with a much rumored revamped MacBook Air with a new design – all built around the M2 chip. March 09: At its Spring 'Peek Performance' event, Apple unveiled a new M1 Ultra chipset, the iPad Air 2022, the iPhone SE 2022, the fancy Mac Studio, and more! But no MacBook Air, unfortunately.ĭec. The company now plans on launching the MacBook Air in the second half of 2022, he says. March 22: Apple meant to launch a redesigned MacBook Air at its recent launch event, but wasn’t been able to stick to its original timeframe, says Mark Gurman. This could either be the best decision Apple has ever made – or a big mistake, writes TechRadar's computing guru Matt Hanson. March 25: New rumors suggest that Apple could release a new 15-inch MacBook Air in 2023.

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