Apple Rumored to Release Low-Cost 12-inch and 13-inch MacBook Models for Education Sector

Reimagined budget MacBook models could feature a 12-inch base and an education-focused 13-inch variant, potentially powered by Apple's M1 chip, and could be priced around $700, which would be the company's most competitive offering for the education sector against rivals such as Google's Chromebooks.

Apple is rumored to be introducing budget-friendly, education-focused MacBook models of 12-inches and 13-inches, likely powered by the M1 chip and priced around $700. These new variants would make Apple's offering for the education sector more competitive against rivals, such as Google's Chromebooks.
Rumors suggest that the new 12-inch MacBook may revert to a non-tapered design like the M2 13-inch MacBook Air with a uniform aluminum chassis, for improved usability and battery life.
The suggested MacBook is also expected to adopt a variety of high-demand features, such as an upgraded Thunderbolt USB-C port for faster data transfers, a MagSafe Charging system, a 1080p webcam, and a more comfortable and reliable scissor-switch keyboard.
Rumors have been circulating about a low-cost MacBook over the years, it is anticipated that Apple may introduce these two new variants to the market as a measure to boost declining MacBook sales and to establish itself more strongly in the education market.
Although industry rumors suggest that the low-cost laptops may be launched sometime in the latter half of 2024, no official statements have been made by Apple on these speculated developments.