Apple is anticipated to introduce an updated MacBook Air featuring M4 silicon in March.

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      It appears that the next generation of MacBook Air laptops equipped with M4 silicon is just weeks away. As reported by Bloomberg, Apple is reducing inventory of the current model and is preparing to launch the M4-enhanced variant in March. It's unlikely that any design alterations will occur, as Apple will likely stick with the aesthetic introduced with the M2 MacBook Air. The key upgrade is, of course, the M4 silicon, which improves processing power and efficiency.

      The M4 silicon is equipped with 10 CPU cores (four performance and six efficiency cores) and an equal number of GPU cores. According to Apple, the M4 is about 1.8 times faster than the M1 and can deliver up to a 3.4 times speed boost for demanding tasks like graphics rendering in Blender.

      A purported Geekbench listing for the M4 MacBook Air has recently emerged online, showcasing performance metrics that nearly rival those of the MacBook Pro. If accurate, this would represent a significant achievement for the fanless entry-level Apple laptop.

      Another significant improvement is the enhanced AI capabilities, attributed to a next-generation neural processing unit (NPU) claimed to be three times faster. If the M4 MacBook Pro serves as a benchmark, the upcoming MacBook Air will also support dual monitor connectivity in addition to its built-in display. Currently, with the M3 MacBook Air, users must close the laptop lid to use two monitors. As expected, Apple is likely to offer the M4 MacBook Air in both 13-inch and 15-inch variants. It is improbable that these models will transition from LCD panels to mini-LED displays, mainly due to cost factors.

      However, there are rumors that Apple is considering an OLED upgrade for its laptops in the future. The M4 MacBook Pro features a 12-megapixel front camera with Center Stage technology, but it remains uncertain whether the MacBook Air will follow suit and upgrade from its standard 1080p webcam.

      It would be intriguing to see if Apple infuses some of the vibrant iMac aesthetics into the M4 MacBook Air by introducing new color options. The M3 generation brought the Midnight (dark blue) hue, while the M2 lineup impressed with its Starlight color.

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      It may take a considerable amount of time before we see an OLED MacBook Air. Everyone is eager for Apple to implement OLED displays in MacBooks, and an OLED MacBook Pro is anticipated in the coming years. However, the MacBook Air might remain without an OLED display, potentially until 2027, as suggested by a recent tip from Korean source The Elec.

      Instead, it appears that Apple is working on an alternative screen upgrade for the 2027 MacBook Air — an oxide thin-film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD). Many users often cite the current screen quality as a significant drawback of the MacBook Air series, so any enhancement will likely be welcomed, yet it's disappointing that OLED still seems unattainable.

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      The iMac G3, which was released in 1998 and served as the direct predecessor to the iMac G4, revitalized Apple and played a role in the company recovering from the brink of bankruptcy. Despite its colorful design and innovative features, it was constrained by the technology of its era, with its large casing dictated by the bulky CRT monitor it housed.

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