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Budget MacBook Leaks Flag Eight Key Cutbacks Ahead of Launch
technology8 hours ago

Budget MacBook Leaks Flag Eight Key Cutbacks Ahead of Launch

A leaker claims Apple’s forthcoming lower-cost MacBook will compromise eight areas to hit a cheaper price: lower maximum brightness (below the Air’s 500 nits), no True Tone, storage limited to 256GB/512GB (128GB for schools), slower SSD speeds, no fast charging, no backlit keyboard, no high-impedance headphone support, and no N1 Wi‑Fi/BT/Thread chip (likely using a MediaTek chip instead). Supposedly powered by the iPhone 16 Pro’s A18 Pro chip with 8GB RAM, a 12.9-inch display, and USB‑C only, with color options and a price range around $599–$799. An official announcement is expected via a press release rather than a live event, and the leaker’s track record is unproven, so treat the claims with skepticism."

via MacRumors|
#apple#hardware#leaks
Apple Poised to Unveil a Budget MacBook Powered by A18 Pro Ahead of March Events
technology12 hours ago

Apple Poised to Unveil a Budget MacBook Powered by A18 Pro Ahead of March Events

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.

via MacRumors|
#a18-pro#apple#apple-experience
Apple Could Kick Off a Three-Day Announcement Blitz Ahead of March Event
technology1 day ago

Apple Could Kick Off a Three-Day Announcement Blitz Ahead of March Event

Bloomberg's Power On newsletter says Apple may unveil multiple products in a three-day roll-out (March 2–4), likely via press releases and social videos rather than a traditional livestream, with rumors including a cheap MacBook, the iPhone 17e, and the iPad Air M4 plus updated MacBook Pro/Air and iPad models; there may be an in-person event later, and invitations reportedly call it an 'experience' rather than an event.

via Tom's Guide|
#apple#appleevent#ipadairm4
Apple’s budget MacBook eyes budget Windows buyers with sub-$700 price and iPhone chip
technology3 days ago

Apple’s budget MacBook eyes budget Windows buyers with sub-$700 price and iPhone chip

Tom’s Guide reports Apple is reportedly prepping a low-cost MacBook that could start around $599–$699, feature 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD in a smaller display, and run on the iPhone’s A18 Pro chip to cut costs. The move aims to widen Apple’s entry point and lure budget Windows/Chromebook users, though it may trade some performance for affordability and help fill a gap in Apple’s lineup.

via Tom's Guide|
#apple#budget#laptops
Apple readies a five-product sprint for March, per Gurman
technology3 days ago

Apple readies a five-product sprint for March, per Gurman

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple will unveil at least five products over a three-day 'Apple Experience' in early March (March 2–4), including a low-cost MacBook, an iPhone 17e, and an updated iPad Air with M4, with rumors of a refreshed MacBook Pro/MacBook Air with M5 and possibly Mac Studio and Studio Display; the event is slated to be in-person in New York, London, and Shanghai, though Apple has not confirmed specifics.

via Engadget|
#apple#apple-event#ipad-air
Apple Preps Five-Product Reveal Blitz Next Week
technology3 days ago

Apple Preps Five-Product Reveal Blitz Next Week

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple will unveil at least five new products over a March 2–4 press-release stretch, with an in-person “Apple Experience” in NY, London, and Shanghai. Expected devices include a low-cost MacBook, iPhone 17e with A19 and MagSafe, iPad Air with M4, an iPad 12 with A18, and updated MacBook Air/Pro models, with two new Studio Displays possibly in development.

via MacRumors|
#apple#iphone#macbook
M1 MacBook Air Sells Out at Walmart as Apple Teases Budget MacBook Revival
technology5 days ago

M1 MacBook Air Sells Out at Walmart as Apple Teases Budget MacBook Revival

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.

via MacRumors|
#a18-pro#apple#low-cost-macbook
Apple's Budget MacBook Could Grow Its Ecosystem
technology5 days ago

Apple's Budget MacBook Could Grow Its Ecosystem

Rumors suggest Apple will unveil a lower-cost MacBook around $699 to fill the entry-level gap and lure new customers (including Windows users) into its ecosystem, timed with three invite-only events in London, Shanghai, and New York; if true, the device could broaden Apple’s base with a colorful, affordable option that competes with Chromebooks and relies on ecosystem lock-in, though price and upgrade options will matter.

via AppleInsider|
#apple#budget#ecosystem
Budget MacBook Set to Shine in Bold Colors at March 4 Reveal
technology7 days ago

Budget MacBook Set to Shine in Bold Colors at March 4 Reveal

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.

via MacRumors|
#a18-pro#apple#color-options
technology-and-electronics8 days ago

Apple readies M5-powered MacBooks and iPads for March 4 event

Apple has invited press to an 'Apple Experience' in New York City on March 4 at 9 AM ET (with simultaneous events in London and Shanghai) and is expected to unveil new iPads and MacBooks, including a MacBook Air and 14- and 16-inch Pro models powered by the M5 Pro/Max, plus potential entry-level MacBook in new colors. Rumors also point to iPad updates (A18 chip and iPad Air with M4) and refreshed Mac Studio, Studio Display, and Mac mini later this year; it’s not yet clear if the event will be streamed publicly.

via Engadget|
#apple#computing#ipad