Apple VP of industrial design details MacBook Air overhaul

Apple's design chief has detailed how the company went about redesigning the M2-equipped MacBook Air, as well as other tidbits about the device.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 23

M2 MacBook Air matches 13-inch MacBook Pro in first benchmark

The first Geekbench 5 results for the M2 chip in the MacBook Air have surfaced, indicating that users should see the same performance as in the new 13-inch MacBook Pro for typical usage.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 19

Compared: MacBook Air with M2 vs 2022 13-inch MacBook Pro

We have both M2 Macs here in our testing studio. We're comparing the M2 MacBook Air against the M2 MacBook Pro to see how they stack up and how much of a difference the thermal limitations make.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 0

Apple's MacBook Air with M2 processor is now available to preorder

Apple has officially started taking preorders for the newly redesigned and M2-equipped MacBook Air, with orders expected to arrive as soon as July 15.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 4

Apple Store is down ahead of M2 MacBook Air preorders

Apple has taken down its online Apple Store, "making updates" ahead of the opening of M2 MacBook Air preorders from 5 a.m. Pacific Time.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

M2 MacBook Air preorders begin on Friday, July 8

Apple has announced that the M2 MacBook Air will become available for preorder on July 8, with shipments arriving as soon as July 15.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 9

Best MacBook Air case for M1 models

Apple's MacBook Air has retained its form-factor for some time, and whether you just bought a M1 model or have an older Intel version, a case is a good way to protect your investment. Here are a few of the best.

Darryl Boxberger 3 years ago 0

M2 MacBook Air could hit shelves on July 15, with preorders on July 8

Apple's new M2 MacBook Air could find its way to customers and storefronts by mid-July.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 6

Mac mini, 14-inch & 16-inch MacBook Pro rumored to get M2 Pro in the next year

Apple is rumored to be working on Apple Silicon M2 Pro Mac mini, 14-inch MacBook Pro, and 16-inch MacBook Pro models — and also a Mac Pro tower equipped with a M2 Ultra and "M2 Extreme" chips.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 14

Apple's 2022 Back to School promo is here, but there are better deals

Apple has officially launched its 2022 Back To School gift card promotion for students looking to purchase new Macs and iPads. There are better offers — and you don't have to be a student or faculty member to qualify.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 0

Compared: M2 MacBook Air vs Surface Laptop Go 2

The new Surface Laptop Go 2 is a thin and light Windows notebook at a low cost, and has been positioned by Microsoft to be a competitor to Apple's latest M2 MacBook Air. Here's how the ultra-portable notebooks compare.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 17

Which MacBook Air or MacBook Pro to buy for your budget in June 2022

With changes to the low-end Apple notebook collection, there's even more choice in the range. Here's what MacBook Air or MacBook Pro you should consider buying, depending on the size of your budget.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 8

Apple planning 13-inch OLED MacBook Air release by 2024, analyst says

Apple is looking "increasingly likely" to debut a 13-inch MacBook model with an OLED display in 2024, according to a display analyst with a solid track record.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

New 15-inch MacBook expected in 2023, 12-inch model questionable

Apple is planning on releasing a new 15-inch MacBook model, likely to be a MacBook Air with an M2 chip in mid- or late-2023, according to Ming-Chi Kuo.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 5

Everything the rumor mill got right — and wrong — about the M2 MacBook Air

Apple revealed the M2 MacBook Air during WWDC 2022, and the long-rumored machine was slightly different from what rumors predicted. Here's what they got right and wrong.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 8

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