A new low-priced 12.9-inch MacBook featuring the A18 Pro chip is reportedly set to launch early this year, signaling an affordable option for consumers interested in Apple's latest technology.
Apple is developing a new low-cost MacBook powered by the A18 Pro chip, which is the first Mac to use an iPhone chip, expected to launch in the first half of 2026, with evidence first spotted in backend code by MacRumors.
Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 Pro models are rumored to feature the A18 Pro chip with a larger die size for improved AI performance and a 6-core GPU, maintaining graphics capabilities similar to the A17 Pro chip in iPhone 15 Pro models. iOS 18 is expected to introduce new generative AI features, potentially exclusive to the iPhone 16 Pro models, and may include partnerships with companies like Google, OpenAI, and Baidu. The A18 Pro chip is also speculated to power on-device generative AI features, with Apple promising more details at WWDC in June.
Apple is reportedly making changes to the A18 Pro chip for the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro, focusing on on-device artificial intelligence capabilities. The A18 Pro chip is expected to feature a larger die area and increased AI computing cores, indicating a shift towards edge AI computing. This move suggests a balance between on-device and cloud-based AI solutions, with the A18 Pro chip production ramping up earlier than usual.