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Leaked Apple Files Show A15 Test MacBook and A18 Pro Candidate for Budget Model

An accidentally published kernel debug kit details an A15-based test unit alongside an A18 Pro MacBook entry tied to a MediaTek 'Sunrise' wireless subsystem.

Overview

  • Internal entries point to an unreleased A15 MacBook under project label "mac14p" on platform H14P, which MacRumors links to codename J267.
  • A separate MacBook listing labeled J700 references an A18 Pro chip paired with a MediaTek "Sunrise" wireless subsystem.
  • Reporters treat the A15 configuration as engineering hardware, while the A18 Pro build is viewed as a likely retail candidate for a rumored low-cost MacBook in 2026.
  • Analysts note an A15-based consumer model would trail Apple’s A16 iPad in performance, bolstering expectations for the newer A18 Pro.
  • Apple has not confirmed specifications or timing, but reports describe a roughly 13-inch model with multiple color options, and the kernel kit was briefly posted before being pulled.