Apple has unveiled the MacBook Air M4, a lightweight powerhouse designed to deliver enhanced performance, AI-driven capabilities, and all-day battery life. With Apple Intelligence built in, photographers can take advantage of new AI-powered tools for editing, organizing, and enhancing images with greater efficiency. The MacBook Air M4 is available in both 13-inch and 15-inch models and introduces a new Sky Blue color alongside Silver, Starlight, and Midnight.
The M4 chip brings a notable speed boost, making it up to 2x faster than the M1 model and 23x faster than Intel-based MacBook Airs. This increased power allows for smoother multitasking in applications like Adobe Lightroom and Capture One, where editing high-resolution RAW images requires serious processing capability. The 16-core Neural Engine enables AI-driven enhancements, such as automatic image upscaling and intelligent photo organization, helping photographers streamline their workflow.
The MacBook Air M4 also includes a Liquid Retina display, supporting 1 billion colors and 500 nits of brightness. This makes it ideal for photographers who rely on accurate color grading and sharp detail when retouching images. With support for up to two external displays, photographers can expand their workspace for more efficient editing sessions.
Battery life remains a strong point, with up to 18 hours of usage, ensuring photographers can work on location without constantly searching for a power source. Fast-charging support also means a 50% charge in just 30 minutes. Connectivity is solid, with two Thunderbolt 4 ports, MagSafe charging, and Wi-Fi 6E for fast cloud uploads and downloads.
With its powerful AI capabilities, improved performance, and stunning display, the MacBook Air M4 is an excellent choice for photographers who need a lightweight yet high-performance laptop for their creative work.
Specifications:
- Display: 13.6-inch or 15.3-inch Liquid Retina, 500 nits brightness, P3 wide color
- Processor: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and up to 10-core GPU
- Neural Engine: 16-core Neural Engine for AI-driven tasks
- RAM: Configurable up to 32GB unified memory
- Storage: Configurable up to 2TB SSD
- Battery Life: Up to 18 hours, 50% charge in 30 minutes
- Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), MagSafe 3 charging, 3.5mm headphone jack
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
- Camera: 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View
- Weight: 1.24kg (13-inch) / 1.51kg (15-inch)
Price and availability:
The MacBook Air M4 is available for pre-order now, with prices starting at £999 ($999) for the 13-inch model and £1,199 ($1,199) for the 15-inch version. It will be officially released on March 12. More details and purchasing options can be found on Apple’s official website at Apple MacBook Air.