Apple Announces $599 MacBook Neo Featuring A18 Pro Chip from iPhone
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Apple has announced the MacBook Neo, a new low-cost Mac priced at $599 that features the A18 Pro chip originally from iPhone 16 Pro models. The device offers significant performance improvements over competing PCs, with up to 50% faster everyday task performance, 3x faster on-device AI workloads, and 2x faster photo editing. It includes a 13-inch Liquid Retina display with 500 nits brightness and anti-reflective coating.
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· 4 pulledApple today announced the 'MacBook Neo,' an all-new kind of low-cost Mac featuring the A18 Pro chip for $599.
The MacBook Neo is the first Mac to be powered by an iPhone chip; the A18 Pro debuted in 2024's iPhone 16 Pro models.
Apple says it is up to 50% faster for everyday tasks than the bestselling PC with the latest shipping Intel Core Ultra 5, up to 3x faster for on-device AI workloads, and up to 2x faster for tasks like photo editing.
The MacBook Neo features a 13-inch Liquid Retina display with a 2408-by-1506 resolution, 500 nits of brightness, and an anti-reflective coating.
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