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Apple Readies Rumored A18 Pro-Powered MacBook for Late 2025 Production

Apple is finalizing manufacturing deals with Everwin Precision to supply colorful casings for what could become its first sub-$999 MacBook.

MacBook Air (M4, 2025)
The new, affordable MacBook could be an ideal choice for students. (Pictured: MacBook Air).
While hardware specs remain largely under wraps, the shift to the A18 Pro processor marks a significant departure from Apple’s norm.
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Overview

  • Apple is reportedly developing a 13-inch MacBook powered by its A18 Pro chip, a departure from the M-series processors used in all current Macs.
  • An internal code reference identified as “Mac17,1” has been discovered running the A18 Pro, lending credence to the project’s existence.
  • Everwin Precision is set to produce silver, blue, pink and yellow casings for the device, signaling a design shift aimed at budget and education markets.
  • Mass production is slated to begin in late Q4 2025 or early Q1 2026, with Apple targeting shipments of 5–7 million units in 2026.
  • The entry-level model is intended to undercut the $999 MacBook Air price point and help drive Apple’s annual MacBook shipments back to around 25 million.