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By Rob Rich Rob Rich News Reporter College for Creative Studies Rob is a freelance tech reporter with experience writing for a variety of outlets, including IGN, Unwinnable, 148Apps, Gamezebo, Pocket Gamer, Fanbolt, Zam, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on July 6, 2022 11:22AM EDT Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Computers Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Apple has announced ordering and shipping dates for the upcoming M2 MacBook Air. We've known that Apple's upcoming 13.6-inch MacBook Air would have the latest M2 Silicon chip for about a month, but now we also know when they'll be available. However, while the laptop may have been redesigned to take advantage of the faster processor, it may not be a "can't miss" upgrade option. Apple Despite the "supercharged" performance claims from Apple, the M2 MacBook Pro didn't exactly wow people. At least, not the more affordable baseline model. Granted, the M2 MacBook Pro was basically an older model with an M2 chip substitution, while the upcoming M2 MacBook Air has purportedly been built around Apple's new chip. It's a redesign that allows the M2 MackBook Air to reduce its size and weight (compared to previous models), so it's now less than half an inch thick and weighs less than three pounds. However, the size reduction hasn't prevented Apple from fitting a 13.6-inch Retina display into the chassis or a 1080p FaceTime HD camera. According to the specs page, it comes with a 256GB SSD (or 512GB for the more expensive model), but it's unclear if that's the same kind of SSD that was bogging down the M2 MacBook Pro. Apple Orders for the M2 MacBook Air open up at 5 a.m. PDT (8 a.m. ET) this Friday, July 8, starting at $1,199. Customers (and authorized retailers) should start receiving the new laptop next week, as early as Friday, July 15. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire New MacBook Air: News, Price, Release Date, and Specs How to Reset MacBook Air How to Adjust Keyboard Brightness on a MacBook Air MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro: What's the Difference? Apple Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2023: Announcements, News, and More ProMotion Display iMac: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors How to Unfreeze a MacBook Air Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M1, 2020) Review: Apple’s Impressive M1 Chip Rises To New Heights Apple MacBook Air (2018) Review: A Long-Awaited Ultraportable Upgrade What’s the Newest MacBook? Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1, 2021) Review: Apple's Best Laptop How to Connect AirPods to a MacBook Air How to Transfer Photos from iPhone to MacBook Air How to Update Your MacBook Air Laptop The 9 Best Lightweight Laptops of 2022 Apple MacBook Pro 13-Inch (2019) Review: Apple's Best Laptop Gets Even Better Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies