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Apple Reportedly to Mass-Produce $599 MacBook With A18 Pro Chip

Featuring a 12.9-inch display alongside iPhone-derived A18 Pro silicon, report suggests it could be Apple’s first A-series Mac with availability targeted for early 2026

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Apple may have just made you rethink your next laptop, as this cheaper MacBook may arrive soon
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Overview

  • Apple reportedly targets a $599 starting price for its most affordable MacBook to date to compete with Chromebooks
  • The new model would be powered by the iPhone 16 Pro’s A18 Pro chip, marking Apple’s first Mac to use A-series silicon
  • It would feature a slim, lightweight chassis with a 12.9-inch display and color options in silver, blue, pink, and yellow
  • Components are reportedly set to enter mass production in Q3 2025 with final assembly in Q4, aiming for a late 2025 to early 2026 release and annual shipments between 5 million and 7 million units
  • Because the A18 Pro lacks Thunderbolt support, the model would rely solely on standard USB-C ports