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higher-end MacBook Pro lineup was released that we saw the first bump to a 1080p camera, and the good news is that the new MacBook Air brings this improvement to the masses by placing it on Apple’s most affordable laptop. The M2 MacBook Air also delivers a four-speaker sound system with support for Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos. Of course, you’ll also get Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking when using a compatible set of AirPods. That’s something that the M1 MacBook Air didn’t support. The MagSafe port from the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro has also come to the MacBook Air. You still get the same two USB-C ports as before, but you won’t need to use one of them for charging, so you effectively get an extra port. The new MacBook Air also supports fast charging to take you from dead to a 50 percent charge in 30 minutes, although you’ll need Apple’s 67W power adapter (more info on MacBook Air chargers here). This is also where things get a bit tricky. As usual, Apple sells an entry-level M2 MacBook Air for $1,199 with more limited specs. This includes an M2 with an 8-core GPU just like the previous model’s 7-core version, but this time, Apple is only throwing in the basic 30W single-port USB-C charger. If you want Apple’s new 35W Dual USB-C charger or the single-port 67W charger, you’ll need to pay $20 more. Alternatively, you can step up to the $1,499 MacBook Air, which includes the 35W charger by default, which can be swapped out for the 67W version at no extra charge. This model also gives you the full M2 with a 10-core GPU and a 512GB SSD. Apple’s new M2 MacBook Air is also included in Apple’s Back to School Promotion, so if you’re an eligible student or educator, you’ll save money with the educational discount and get a $150 Apple Gift Card on top of that. Preorders for the new M2 MacBook Air will open on Friday, July 8 at 5 a.m. PT on the Apple online store, with prices starting at $1,199 or $1,099 for educational buyers. It’s expected to begin arriving in customers’ hands and retail stores on Friday, July 15.