Apple is reportedly developing a low-cost Mac laptop featuring an iPhone chip, set to launch in the first half of 2026. According to Bloomberg, this upcoming laptop will have a ‘lower-end LCD display’ and a slightly smaller screen size than the current MacBook Air’s 13.6-inch display. Priced at ‘well under $1,000,’ the new laptop is aimed at casual users, students, and businesses, similar to the entry-level iPad with a Magic Keyboard Folio.
While Apple’s laptops typically use M-series chips, tests have shown that the iPhone chip can outperform the Mac-optimized M1 chip used in laptops from just a few years ago. This upcoming device will introduce a fresh design tailored for broader user segments.
Earlier reports from Ming-Chi Kuo hinted at a more affordable MacBook with an A-series chip, specifically powered by the A18 Pro chip featured in the iPhone 16 Pro lineup and available in various color options such as silver, blue, pink, and yellow. Additionally, Apple has completed work on a MacBook Air fueled by the new M5 chip, scheduled for an early release next year, with MacBook Pros using M5 Pro and M5 Max chips also in development.
Source: The Verge