It’s shaping up to be a big year for the MacBook
We’re now almost exactly halfway through 2024 – and rather than look back at the charred remains of our new year’s resolutions, we’d prefer to review what’s happened in the world of Apple’s MacBooks. And also what’s potentially coming in the next six months.
If you’re in the market for a new laptop, you may be wondering whether it’s a good time to buy a new MacBook Air, or if you’re better off waiting for a potential M4 refresh. Well, we’ve put together this guide to help you answer these questions and decide which is the best MacBook for you.
Read to find out what Apple’s already launched in 2024 and what the rumor mill is predicting we could see before the year is out – for Mac fans, it sounds like there’s plenty to look forward to.MacBooks in 2024: what’s launched so far this year?
This year has been fairly quiet (so far) when it comes to MacBook launches. We’ve only seen two new models hit the main stage: the 13-inch MacBook Air and its 15-inch sibling.
Both of these were released at the same time in March and came with Apple’s latest M3 chip inside. These were very minor updates, with the new chip being pretty much the only change of note.
Still, that doesn’t mean that neither of these laptops are worth your time – quite the opposite, in fact. Our Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) review stated in no uncertain terms that “the best laptop in the world just got better”. Our Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3) review similarly gave that model a five-star billing and praised its superb performance, solid design and long-lasting battery life.
If you’ve been waiting to see a brand-new MacBook Pro this year, though, you’ve been out of luck. Apple hasn’t launched any pro-level laptops in 2024 – although as we’ll see shortly, that is expected to change in the next few months.
