US EditionApple Set to Launch Cheaper MacBook with iPhone 16 Pro's Chip in 2026: Report
- Apple is planning to launch a more affordable 13-inch MacBook powered by the A18 Pro chip in 2026.
- The affordable MacBook model is designed to boost total shipments to reach the approximately 25 million units sold at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- This MacBook will be the first to use an A-series processor instead of the traditional M-series and may feature colorful casing options to attract budget-conscious buyers.
- Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo estimates Apple targets mass production of 5 to 7 million units for this A18 Pro-powered MacBook in 2026, noting that success depends on pricing relative to the $999 MacBook Air.
- Apple’s success with this model will rely on balancing affordability and performance, with the A18 Pro’s capabilities roughly matching the original M1 but trailing higher-end chips on multicore tasks.
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Apple's most affordable MacBook to launch in 2026 with A18 Pro chip: Expectations
In a surprising twist, Apple is reportedly working on developing a more affordable MacBook laptop, which is said to be powered by its iPhone chip. According to Ming-Chi Kuo (an Apple analyst), this new device will feature the A18 Pro chipset, which is being used in the iPhone 16 Pro series. Kuo further claims the device could go into mass production in late Q4 2025 or early Q1 2026 and will likely come with a 13-inch display. Apple may offer thi…
Apple set to launch cheaper MacBook with iPhone 16 Pro's chip in 2026: Report
Apple's affordable MacBook is projected to begin mass production in late 2025 or early 2026, featuring a 13-inch display and A18 Pro processor. The company aims to return to peak MacBook shipments of 25 million units in 2026.
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