Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) this year sees a hardware announcement with a new re-designed MacBook Air. Furthermore, it comes with Apple’s new M2 chip, which is said to be 40 per cent faster than its predecessor.
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As rumoured, the new MacBook Air drops the series’ iconic tapered design for a flatter design like the 14-inch M1 MacBook Pro. In addition, it features a 13.6-inch display with a notch like the 14-inch MacBook Pro. This display has 500 nits of peak brightness, so you can see what you are typing even under bright sunlight.
In addition, it comes with a MagSafe charging port, so you can have two precious USB-C ports for connecting to an external display or hard drive. It still has a 3.5mm audio jack to connect your high-end wired headphones.
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Perhaps, the biggest news is the new included 35W power adapter that features two USB-C ports. As such, you can charge your MacBook Air and iPhone at the same time. Plus, this MacBook Air supports fast charging for charging up to 50% in just 30 minutes with an optional 67W USB-C power adapter.
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Other features of this MacBook Air include 1080p FaceTime HD webcam and a four-speaker sound system that supports Dolby Atmos. The MacBook Air with M2 will start at a pricing of S$1,699.
Meanwhile, the 13-inch MacBook Pro has also been updated with the M2 chip with pricing starting at S$1,879. However, the local availability of both new MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro is still yet to be announced.