Evidence45%Reported
FactConfirmedProduct·March 24, 2026
M5 MacBook Air Launched; M4 15-inch MacBook Air Drops to $1,299
Apple has launched the M5 MacBook Air, causing the previous-generation M4 15-inch MacBook Air with 24GB RAM to drop to $1,299 ($300 off) at Amazon.
Evidence Strength
Evidence45%Reported
Based on original reporting
Single publisher source
Insights
First tracked
March 24, 2026
Last updated
March 24, 2026
Sources
1 source
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Source Timeline
Evidence Strength
Evidence45%Reported
Based on original reporting
Single publisher source
Insights
First tracked
March 24, 2026
Last updated
March 24, 2026
Sources
1 source
Related Developments
Gurman: AI Chip Shortage Likely to Worsen Throughout 2026 and Possibly BeyondGurman: AI Chip Shortage Drove MacBook Price Increases and Mac Studio RAM ReductionM5 Pro and M5 Max Chips Use Vertically-Stacked UltraFusion Die ArchitectureM4 MacBook Air Clearance Deals as Low as $949 Amid M5 TransitionExternal Storage Prices Spike at Apple Store Due to AI-Driven Chip Shortage