One of Apple's first product announcements of 2025 will likely be updated 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models with the M4 chip. Below,

The odd little 13-inch MacBook Pro was refreshed with the M2 chip, but it became the only MacBook to retain the old design. In late 2023, Apple finally phased that out with its M3 MacBook Pro release in favor of a more affordable 14-inch MacBook Pro — the first in that design to feature a base M-series chip.

Apple is reportedly planning to announce refreshed 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models featuring the new M4 chip in early 2025. The update could promise performance gains, enhanced battery life, improved camera technology,

The M4 chip, which has already been integrated into the latest MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini models, comes with a 10-core CPU and a 10-core GPU.

After Apple made a big leap by doubling the minimum RAM from 8GB to 16GB in its recent models, the 2025 MacBook Airs will continue with 16GB as the standard. This means better multitasking, smoother performance,

The New Year is just around the corner, which means after-Christmas sales are already in full swing. It's not every day you can get your hands on a new MacBook for under $1,000 / £1,000, but Amazon, Best Buy, and, in the UK, Currys have you covered.

According to reports, the new MacBook Air 2025 models will be announced earlier than other devices, including the rumoured iPhone SE 4.