macOS Sequoia 15.2 Confirms New M4 MacBook Air Models Are Coming

[MacRumors]

Apple today made a mistake with its macOS Sequoia 15.2 update, releasing the software for two Macs that have yet to be launched. There is a software file for "Mac16,12" and "Mac16,13," which are upcoming MacBook Air models.

The leaked software references the "MacBook Air (13-inch, M4, 2025)" and the "MacBook Air (15-inch, M4, 2025)," confirming that new M4 MacBook Air models are in development and are likely not too far off from launching.

It's been widely rumored that Apple is working to bring the M4 chips to its entire Mac lineup, and the MacBook Air is expected to get an M4 refresh in the spring of 2025, so sometime between March and June.

We are not expecting to see design updates for the MacBook Air, and the refresh will focus on the internals, namely the new M4 chip upgrade.

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[ignatius345]

Hoping they offer the nano-texture upgrade on the Airs. I skipped it on the iMac I just got since I don't have any lighting issues where I use it. But I use my current Air in all kinds of places and reflections can get annoying.

 

[Frantisekj]

What a surprise 😃

 

[jaymc]

So no macOS 15.2 out today?

 

[nicolas17]

So no macOS 15.2 out today?

macOS 15.2 (24C101) is out today, you can go install it.

By mistake, they also released 15.2 (24C2101) supporting the MacBook Air M4.

 

[neotint]

Hopefully it will get a RAM bump up to max of 64GB, 24 isn't enough for power users, multi-tasking, video editing.

 

[BigJohno]

Breaking news... The sun will rise tomorrow.... Clearly m4 MacBook airs are coming...

 

[Zdigital2015]

Hopefully it will get a RAM bump up to max of 64GB, 24 isn't enough for power users, multi-tasking, video editing.

The M4 maxes out at 32GB of DRAM. You need to move to an M4 Max to get to 64GB of DRAM. For the target market, 24-32GB of DRAM is plenty. Regarding 24GB of DRAM, it is also plenty for power users, multitasking and video editing.

 

[robvalentine]

Hopefully it will get a RAM bump up to max of 64GB, 24 isn't enough for power users, multi-tasking, video editing.

Would a pro be better for those workflows?

 

[nicolas17]

Hopefully it will get a RAM bump up to max of 64GB, 24 isn't enough for power users, multi-tasking, video editing.

I think the M4 only supports maximum 32GB, and they aren't going to put an M4 Pro chip on a MacBook Air.

 

[Astuces iOS]

Hopefully it will get a RAM bump up to max of 64GB, 24 isn't enough for power users, multi-tasking, video editing.

You might get MacBook Pro

 

[WarmWinterHat]

Hopefully it will get a RAM bump up to max of 64GB, 24 isn't enough for power users, multi-tasking, video editing.

I can do all of those just fine on 16gb.

Multitasking is a pretty-low benchmark.. I can do that on a Chromebook with 4gb ram.

 

[neotint]

Thanks team for the reminders about chip RAM limits. Forgot. By multitasking I mean someone like a teammate who uses tons of browser windows and tabs, 100s, and also travels a ton where every kg saved counts. Sounds like the 2026 or so macbook pros will get a weight reduction. But yeah until then I'll steer them to a M4 Pro/Max 14"

 

[tipoo]

Edit: Oh yeah I fogor the Air's were already upgraded to 16GB lol

I hope it gets Nanotexture

 

[Lapidus]

I love my M2 Macbook Air. Might upgrade.

Been owning Macbook Pro's for my entire life (4 models before the M-series came out) but then Apple slapped me in the face with the touchbar model (touchbar, no hdmi, no sd-card, no magsafe, 3x broken keyboard) then only to to fix all those things in the new model.
I was done with expensive Macbooks and decided to try the Air, combined with the Studio Display. Honestly it's the best Macbook I ever owned and I don't use my iPad Pro anymore since the 13" format is just perfect at home (with Studio Display) and on the go. It's not even specced-out.

Thanks Apple for saving me money!

 

[cocoua]

Finally! We need desperately powerful machines for our work, clients are pushing as PC competition is pushing high , we were so close to switch to PC!!

🙏 Thanks Apple!!!

🤡

 

[DocMultimedia]

I'll probably get the M4 MBA, my M1 will become my media server (which currently sits on 2012 MBA).

 

[nono_thank you]

Doubtful that Apple "made a mistake", particularly when "it's been widely rumored that Apple is working to bring the M4 chips to its entire Mac lineup, and the MacBook Air is expected to get an M4 refresh."

 

[sir_timbit]

Hope 8GB is also dead on the Airs. I'd def get Nanotexture with it if it comes with it. At least that cost is going to a nice upgrade instead of an almost necessary RAM omission fix lol.

It already is. The M3 Airs were bumped up to 16 GB RAM standard when all the M4s were released

 

[scrapesleon]

probably releasing in march April

 

[Slix]

Hopefully it will get a RAM bump up to max of 64GB, 24 isn't enough for power users, multi-tasking, video editing.

Just did all of those things on my M2 with 8GB of RAM the other day.

 

[boak]

Hope 8GB is also dead on the Airs. I'd def get Nanotexture with it if it comes with it. At least that cost is going to a nice upgrade instead of an almost necessary RAM omission fix lol.

It’s already dead…

 

[tywebb13]

here's the link to the 24C2101 build: https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2024F...A25AFD/UniversalMac_15.2_24C2101_Restore.ipsw

but if it is indeed a leak, they may pull it

 

[seek3r]

Hopefully it will get a RAM bump up to max of 64GB, 24 isn't enough for power users, multi-tasking, video editing.

I think at that point you’re better off with a MBP….

 

[lusty]

Thanks team for the reminders about chip RAM limits. Forgot. By multitasking I mean someone like a teammate who uses tons of browser windows and tabs, 100s, and also travels a ton where every kg saved counts. Sounds like the 2026 or so macbook pros will get a weight reduction. But yeah until then I'll steer them to a M4 Pro/Max 14"

That’s not multitasking, it’s a lack of discipline and probably porn addiction. A browser is single tasking even if you open multiple tabs.