unexpected changes

Unexpectedly, Apple doubled the base RAM configuration in the M2 and M3 MacBook Air models. Both models are now It will start with 16 gigabytes of RAM Instead of 8 gigabytes. Wccftech writes that the increase in volume occurred without a change in price.

For a limited time, Apple appears to be continuing to sell existing stock containing 8 gigabytes of RAM at a discount. For example, the M2 MacBook Air with 8 gigabytes of RAM costs $899.

The increase in RAM is likely due to Apple’s desire to adapt as many of its devices as possible to Apple Intelligence. Although AI features do not require a lot of memory, it is likely that additional bandwidth will be needed in future updates. All of the new Macs introduced in the last three days start with 16 gigabytes of RAM, so this can be called the new standard for the company.

All other features remain the same, including the older M3 and M2 chips. The MacBook Air series is expected to be upgraded to M4 in 2025.

As a reminder, Apple this week introduced the new iMac with the M4 processor, the record-small Mac mini with the M4 and M4 Pro, as well as the MacBook Pro with the M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max. We also learned a little about the processors and saw the first Apple Intelligence features released with the iOS 18․1 update.