Overview

• Ming-Chi Kuo’s outline of the new model relies on projections and has not been confirmed by Apple, leaving key specs and pricing open to revision.
• The 13-inch design would mark the first Mac to run on an A-series processor, diverging from the M-series silicon that has powered Apple’s laptops since 2020.
• Mass production is slated to begin in late 2025 or early 2026, with a launch expected shortly thereafter.
• Apple is targeting output of 5–7 million units in 2026 as part of an effort to restore annual MacBook shipments to around 25 million.
• Reports indicate the budget model could feature vibrant finishes including silver, pink and yellow with casings supplied by Everwin Precision.