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A rumored sub-$800 MacBook may come with 256–512GB of storage and only 8GB of RAM, powered by the A18 Pro chip, and could drop features like fast charging, True Tone, and possibly a backlit keyboard, pushing users toward cloud storage via iCloud and giving it Chromebook-like limitations as launch rumors surface for Next Week.
Supply-chain reports indicate Apple will introduce a lower-cost MacBook in March, with mass production led by Quanta and later joined by Foxconn. The entry-level model is expected to use the A18 Pro chip (iPhone 16 Pro), offer about 8 GB RAM, a 12.9-inch display, and USB-C ports, with pricing possibly starting between $699 and $799 and a $100 education discount. It will likely resemble a MacBook Air in design and be announced via a press release rather than a live event, with hands-on time at the Apple Experience gatherings in New York, London, and Shanghai on March 4. Production timelines were pushed from late 2025 to the first quarter of 2026 due to rising component costs.
Rumors claim Apple is prepping a budget MacBook with an A18 Pro chip, a 12.9– or 13-inch colorful aluminum chassis, USB-C connectivity only (no Thunderbolt), and a price around $599–$799 aimed at students, possibly shipping in four colors (yellow, silver, blue, pink) with 8–16GB RAM and 128–256GB storage; launch anticipated around Apple’s March 4 event.
Walmart’s stock of the M1 MacBook Air in the U.S. is out, even as rumors mount that Apple will launch a new, cheaper MacBook below the Air. The upcoming model is rumored to use an iPhone 16 Pro-era A18 Pro chip and target a budget segment, with specs likely including 8GB RAM and USB-C (no Thunderbolt). Apple had discontinued the M1 Air in 2024 in favor of newer M-series models, but past pricing shows $549–$699 ranges before stockouts. The move signals a potential revival of the MacBook line and a March reveal window, according to leakers and reports.
Apple is expected to unveil a low-cost MacBook at its March 4 Apple Experience event in New York, London, and Shanghai. The 12.9-inch aluminum notebook is anticipated to use an iPhone chip (likely the A18 Pro) rather than an M-series CPU and be priced well below $1,000, with a playful palette including yellow, green, blue, pink, and more (not all colors may ship). The event invites and Bloomberg rumors point to a colorful, consumer-friendly device.
Rumors claim Apple will unveil a colorful, affordable MacBook powered by the A18 Pro at its March 4 event, potentially priced well below the $999 MacBook Air, aided by a new manufacturing process for faster aluminum shells; additional Mac and iPad updates are expected later in the year.
Bloomberg reports Apple has tested a low-cost MacBook under $1,000 powered by an iPhone chip (A18 Pro) rather than an M-series, with a sub-13-inch display and an aluminum chassis built via a new cost-saving process; color options explored include light yellow, green, blue, pink, as well as silver and dark gray, though not all hues may ship, with a March launch possible to compete with Chromebooks for students and enterprise users.
Apple plans to release a budget-friendly 13-inch MacBook Pro in 2026 featuring the A18 Pro chip, with a design similar to the MacBook Air, a standard LCD display, and a price well below $1,000, targeting students and budget-conscious consumers.
Apple's upcoming low-cost MacBook is reported to be tested with an A15 Bionic chip, which is slower than the current iPad, while retail versions are expected to feature the more powerful A18 Pro chipset. The device is anticipated to launch in early 2026, possibly with a 12.9-inch display and multiple color options.
Apple plans to release an affordable 13-inch MacBook in 2026 featuring the A18 Pro chip, with a design similar to the MacBook Air, targeting budget-conscious users and competing with Chromebooks and Windows PCs, with an expected price well under $1,000.
Apple is set to release a budget-friendly MacBook starting at $599 with an A18 Pro chip, a 12.9-inch display, and color options, aiming to expand its market share while potentially impacting iPad sales.
Apple is rumored to launch a new 12.9-inch MacBook this year starting at $599, featuring an A18 Pro chip, a lightweight design, and multiple color options, potentially boosting MacBook sales by up to 40%.
The article discusses the potential of a low-cost MacBook powered by the upcoming Apple A18 Pro chip, highlighting its suitability for basic computing, portability, and Apple's product lineup, while noting limitations in multitasking and future-proofing due to hardware constraints.
Leaked identifiers suggest Apple plans to release upgraded MacBook Pro models with M5 and M6 chips, along with a mysterious A18 Pro-powered MacBook, potentially launching later this year or next, with design and display improvements expected in future models.
Apple is rumored to launch an affordable MacBook in 2026 featuring the A18 Pro chip from the iPhone 16 Pro, with a 13-inch display, limited ports, and colorful options, potentially replacing the older MacBook Air and emphasizing a lightweight, ultra-thin design.