Apple Reportedly Developing Budget MacBook with iPhone Processor for 2026 Release
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Summary
Apple is reportedly developing a more affordable MacBook that would use an iPhone processor (A-series chip) instead of traditional Mac chips. According to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the device would enter production in late 2025 or early 2026, targeting a lower price point than current MacBooks. The machine would run macOS and represent Apple's attempt to compete in the budget laptop market while leveraging its mobile chip technology.
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Now Mark Gurman at Bloomberg is reporting on the cheaper notebook for the first half of 2026.
The machine would run macOS, but would be powered by an A-series chip instead of an M-series chip.
The cheaper MacBook would be Apple's attempt to compete in the budget laptop market.
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