Overview

• Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports Apple is planning a 13-inch entry-level MacBook powered by the A18 Pro chip from the iPhone 16 Pro.
• The model is projected to enter mass production in late 2025 or early 2026 ahead of a possible 2026 launch.
• Apple aims to sell 5 to 7 million units annually of the new MacBook to approach its pandemic-era sales peak.
• Rumored design features include a Retina display and multiple color options: silver, blue, pink, and yellow.
• The new device would revive the MacBook nameplate for the first time since its 2017 discontinuation.