MacBook Air Goes Rebel: $100 Cheaper Despite the Border Tax Blues
Apple unveiled new MacBook Air models today, featuring a faster M4 chip and a $100 price cut despite new tariffs imposed by President Trump. The 13-inch model starts at $999 and the 15-inch at $1,099, signaling Apple’s resistance to raising prices amid trade tensions.
Kif Leswing writes for CNBC
Apple on Wednesday announced new MacBook Air models that update the company's bestselling laptop with a faster M4 chip and an upgraded videoconferencing camera. The computers also got a $100 price cut in the U.S., despite tariffs by President Donald Trump that took effect on Tuesday that experts have said could cause the price of electronics to rise. The 13-inch MacBook Air starts at $999, and the larger, 15-inch model starts at $1,099. Users can pay more for memory and storage upgrades.
Alongside the laptops, Apple introduced a high-end Mac Studio desktop starting at $1,999, aimed at professionals in graphics and AI.