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Story summary
- Apple has prioritized thermal management in its latest hardware, notably the iPad Pro and iPhone 17 Pro, to curb overheating.
- The MacBook Air has not received similar cooling upgrades, despite its powerful silicon.
- The 2022 redesign of the MacBook Air introduced a thinner graphite sheet that caused thermal throttling.
- Apple plans a new entry-level MacBook with an A18 Pro chip, and better MacBook Air cooling could provide a competitive advantage.
