Apple has pleasantly shocked everyone by enhancing the MacBook Air M1 with new artificial intelligence features revealed at WWDC 2024. This move has made the MacBook Air M1 a compelling choice once more, following its earlier discontinuation. Apple has extended its AI capabilities across various Mac generations, including the MacBook Air M1.
How can the MacBook Air M1 be compatible with Apple AI?
The MacBook Air with Apple M1, launched in Brazil with macOS Big Sur three years ago, remains compatible with Apple’s latest artificial intelligence features thanks to the inclusion of M1 chips that introduced the Neural Engine for enhanced AI capabilities.
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Apple has modified the compatibility of older Macs with the release of macOS Sequoia. While macOS Sonoma worked with models dating back to 2018, Sequoia is now only compatible with Macs from 2020. This adjustment aims to maximize the benefits of the Neural Engine advancements introduced with the M1 chips.
Apple decided not to limit the new AI resources to just the latest models, possibly because there might not be new MacBook models available by 2025 when the M4 is expected to be launched. This shows that Apple is focused on the future of Mac and aims to keep older devices up to date.
Is it a good idea to purchase the MacBook Air M1 at this time?
New AI capabilities may not match the speed of M3 models on the MacBook Air M1, particularly in graphics performance. However, they contribute to keeping the M1 current and operational. Despite a slight variance in CPU performance compared to the M2, the M1 remains a dependable option for everyday tasks on the MacBook Air.
You can purchase a MacBook Air M1 for under $6,000, while the newer models released this year with the M3 chip are significantly faster but priced over $12,000. Considering this, it may be a wiser choice to opt for the 2020 model.
Not everyone needs to purchase a MacBook Air M1, but the revival of this model is positive.
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