Apple unveils MacBook Air M5 with bigger storage and AI power

March 3, 2026

Apple has introduced the MacBook Air M5, a refined take on the company’s slim laptop with a notable boost in performance and storage. The familiar chassis and design remain, including the twin Thunderbolt 4 ports on the left side that still support connecting up to two external displays.

Key upgrades center on the new M5 chip. Apple touts four times the AI-focused performance versus the previous M4, and about 1.9 times faster results for AI-augmented tasks like Topaz Video AI when enhancing footage. The MacBook Air M5 also doubles the base storage, shipping standard with 512GB and offering configurations up to 4TB for the first time.

Availability and pricing details:

Pre-orders begin March 4
13-inch model starts at $1,099
15-inch model starts at $1,299

With the M5 debut, the MacBook Air M4 steps aside as Apple’s flagship model in the Air lineup. This is a developing story, and we’ll bring more official information as it becomes available.

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