Known for its slim design, all-day battery life, and strong performance, the Apple MacBook Air is one of the most iconic laptop lineups in the world. According to the latest report from Bloomberg, Apple is expected to unveil the next-generation MacBook Air, powered by the M4 chip, in March.As per the report, the upcoming MacBook Air will look and feel identical to its predecessor, but it is said to offer significantly more power, thanks to the latest and most efficient Apple Silicon.Here are five features that could help the MacBook Air M4 differentiate itself from its predecessor:More compute, graphics, and AI power The new MacBook Pro features the M4 family of chips, the most advanced lineup of chips ever built for a pro laptop. (Image Source: Apple)The Apple MacBook Air M4 will be as capable as the latest entry-level MacBook Pro M4, powered by the same baseline M4 chip with 10 CPU cores and 10 GPU cores. This new chip will not only make it more capable in terms of computing but will also make it more power-efficient, thanks to the 3nm chip manufacturing process. The new M4 chip also includes a new neural processing unit (NPU), which is better at handling AI tasks and should offer enhanced Apple Intelligence experiences.More RAM, same storageConsidering Apple recently discontinued 8GB RAM models of the M2 and M3 MacBook Air (review), the baseline MacBook Air M4 is also most likely to ship with at least 16GB of RAM. However, storage on the entry-level model is still likely to be limited to 256GB, and anyone wanting more storage might have to opt for a higher storage variant from the get-go, as neither the storage nor the RAM is user-expandable.Support for two external screensUnlike the current MacBook Air, which supports two external screens at once only when the lid is closed, the upcoming MacBook Air, thanks to the capabilities of the M4, is likely to support up to two external displays even when the lid is open, allowing users to access the Mac on up to three screens simultaneously. This will be a welcome feature, especially for those who work with multiple external monitors.Ships with Apple Intelligence A look at the features Apple Intelligence will offer.The MacBook Air M4 series is likely to ship with the latest version of macOS Sequoia, featuring full-fledged Apple Intelligence experiences such as writing tools, AI Playground, and an improved Siri. The extra computing power from the M4 chip and increased memory should help the MacBook Air run these features smoothly, without any hiccups that one might experience on the current or previous generation MacBook Air models.Same model, two sizesJust like the MacBook Air M3, the M4 iteration will come in two sizes: a smaller model with a 13.6-inch screen and a larger 15.3-inch model with almost identical specifications. The bigger model will be equipped with better speakers and a larger battery, potentially delivering upwards of 18 hours of battery life, while the smaller variant might last up to 15 hours per charge.Story continues below this adWhile these are some of the major changes expected in the MacBook Air M4, the price is likely to remain unchanged. The base model, like the MacBook Air M3, might start around Rs 1,14,900. Considering this, it makes a lot of sense to wait for the upcoming model instead of buying an almost-year-old device.© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:Apple MacBook Air