Overview

• Reports from DigiTimes and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggest a US starting price of $599–$699 for the new entry-level MacBook.
• The device is expected to use Apple’s A18 Pro chip—the first time an A-series processor powers a MacBook.
• Rumored design features include a 12.9-inch display, ultra-thin aluminum chassis in silver, blue, pink, and yellow, and standard USB-C ports without Thunderbolt support.
• Analysts forecast annual shipments of 5–7 million units, potentially boosting Apple’s MacBook volume by up to 40 percent and targeting Chromebook and budget Windows laptop buyers.
• Supply-chain reports indicate some components will enter mass production by the end of Q3 with final Quanta assembly in Q4, though Apple has yet to confirm any official launch details.