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The next MacBook Air model will contain the company's latest M2 processor.

The new MacBook Air takes on an updated design that drops the wedge shape for a uniform one while being 20% smaller than before, with silver, Space Gray, gold, and black color choices.

The most recent updates to the MacBook Pro include a MagSafe power port, a new keyboard, and improvements to the FaceTime camera.

MacBook Air 2022 price and release date

The previous M1 MacBook Air had a starting price of $1,099. The M1 version will be the same price as it has been since launch.

The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 has a starting price of $599.99. It doesn't account for the performance of the two laptops, but it shows the pricing differences between Apple and Microsoft.

Pre-orders for the new MacBook Air will begin next month.

MacBook Air 2022 specifications

Apple's next Mac-grade processor: the M2

The company's leading piece of hardware has been improved by this brand-new processor. The M2 processor has up to 10 graphics processing units.

The result is an 18% improvement in general performance and a 30% improvement in graphics performance. The power efficiency of the M2 processor is claimed by Apple to be 90 percent of the performance of a competing 12-core PC processor using just one fourth of the power.

A brand-new, more Pro-like design

Apple WWDC keynote address featuring the MacBook Air. Apple

Apple decided to change the design of its leading laptop from a wedge shape to a flatter, more uniform one. Apple claims the redesign reduces overall MacBook Air volume by 20%.

The MacBook Air display was updated with a notch for the FaceTime camera in the command bar. The screen is now a diagonal 13.6 inches. The MacBook Air will be MagSafe power this generation, freeing up two of its four ports.

A new FaceTime camera for better work from home life

With working from home more popular than ever, Apple has made some serious improvements to its video chat feature. The webcam now has a high definition recording resolution, which should make video calls better.

Apple claims that the improved image processing in the M2 processor will double the level of low-light performance. The MacBook Air is likely to become a leading work from home device.