Overview
- Bloomberg reports the J700 laptop is in active testing at Apple and early production with suppliers, with a planned launch in the first half of 2026.
- The notebook will reportedly use an A‑series iPhone processor—the first time in a consumer Mac—with internal tests said to show performance above the older M1.
- To reach a lower price, Apple is expected to use less-advanced components, including a lower-end LCD that is slightly smaller than the MacBook Air’s 13.6-inch display.
- Apple is said to be targeting a price well under $1,000; exact specs and pricing remain unconfirmed, and some outside estimates speculate a $599–$699 base.
- Apple declined to comment on the report, which framed the device as a bid for education and budget markets; HP and Dell shares dipped about 2% on the news, per Bloomberg.