Apple has unveiled the latest version of its best-selling laptop, the MacBook Air, now powered by the M4 chip and available in a striking new sky blue finish. The refreshed 13- and 15-inch models offer up to 18 hours of battery life, support for two external displays, and a 12MP Center Stage camera — marking the biggest leap forward yet for Apple’s ultrathin notebook lineup.
The new MacBook Air is available to pre-order today in Canada, with retail availability starting Wednesday, March 12. Pricing begins at $1,399 CAD for the 13-inch model and $1,699 CAD for the 15-inch version, with education pricing available.
“MacBook Air is by far the world’s most popular laptop,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s SVP of Worldwide Marketing. “Today we’re giving everyone more reasons to love it — from the powerful M4 chip to a new Center Stage camera and the beautiful sky blue finish.”
M4 Chip Brings Big Gains in Speed, Battery and AI Readiness
The MacBook Air now ships with Apple’s M4 chip, a 10-core CPU, up to a 10-core GPU, and support for up to 32GB of unified memory. According to Apple, the upgrade makes the M4 model:
- Up to 2x faster than the M1 MacBook Air
- Up to 23x faster than the fastest Intel-based MacBook Air
- Capable of running AI-powered tasks up to 3x faster
The built-in Neural Engine accelerates Apple Intelligence features, such as auto-enhancing photos and filtering background noise in videos.
New Sky Blue Finish and Display Support for Power Users
In addition to Midnight, Starlight, and Silver, the all-new sky blue colour offers a light-reflecting metallic tone and includes a colour-matched MagSafe cable. MacBook Air also supports up to two external 6K displays, a feature aimed at multitaskers and creative professionals.
Built for Apple Intelligence and macOS Sequoia
MacBook Air with M4 is designed to fully leverage Apple Intelligence, Apple’s private AI framework that integrates tools like:
- Image Playground and Genmoji for visual expression
- Writing Tools for real-time text refinement
- ChatGPT access via Siri and system-wide integrations (no account required)
Data used for cloud requests is processed via Private Cloud Compute, ensuring user privacy is preserved — Apple does not store or access the information.
Enhanced Video Calling and Audio Features
The new 12MP Center Stage camera keeps users centred during video calls and supports Desk View, which enables top-down presentations. Audio and video clarity are improved with:
- Three-mic array
- Enhanced voice isolation
- Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos playback
macOS Sequoia Enhances Workflow
macOS Sequoia brings new capabilities to the MacBook Air, including:
- iPhone Mirroring and notification syncing
- Redesigned Safari with article summaries, new Reader mode, and distraction controls
- Game Mode enhancements with titles like Civilization VII and Wuthering Waves
- All-new Passwords app for secure credential storage
Apple also previewed an iPhone proximity setup feature coming in macOS Sequoia 15.4, allowing users to initialize new Macs by bringing their iPhone close.
Sustainability and Trade-In
The latest MacBook Air is Apple’s most environmentally progressive Mac, with:
- 55% recycled content overall
- 100% recycled aluminum in the chassis
- 95%+ recycled lithium in the battery
The packaging is now entirely fibre-based, part of Apple’s push to eliminate plastic by 2025.
Customers can also use Apple Trade In at apple.com/ca/shop/trade-in for credit toward a new Mac.
Pricing and Availability (Canada):
| Model | Price (CAD) | Education Price (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| 13-inch MacBook Air (M4) | $1,399 | $1,249 |
| 15-inch MacBook Air (M4) | $1,699 | $1,549 |
All models available in sky blue, midnight, starlight, and silver.
For more information, visit apple.com/mac.
