SMRTR TechJan 4, 2026TechRadar

We have more rumored details for Apple's cheaper MacBook – and it could be out soon

SMRTR summary

Apple is reportedly developing a budget MacBook priced around $600 that analysts predict will launch in spring 2026, featuring a 12.9-inch LCD display and an iPhone A18 Pro chip. This affordable laptop would significantly undercut Apple's current $999 starting price, positioning the company to compete directly with Chromebooks and budget Windows laptops in the entry-to-mid-range market.

SMRTR provides this summary for quick context. The original article belongs to TechRadar.

Read the original article
SMRTR Tech

Get the next batch of curated summaries in your inbox.

This archive is built from SMRTR newsletter summaries. Subscribe for hand-picked stories without the extra noise.