"During Apple's week-long product launch event on Tuesday, a listing for the "MacBook Neo (Model A3404)" appeared on a regulatory compliance page on Apple's website under its line-up of 2026 MacBooks. First spotted by , the listing appears to be an accident and has since been removed, but may have been a leaked reference to a rumored entry-level MacBook."
"Apple has reportedly been working on a budget-friendly MacBook priced under $1,000 and powered by an iPhone processor, rather than an M-series chip like the rest of the Mac line-up. It is also expected to have a smaller display, potentially bringing back the 12-inch display size Apple retired several years ago."
"The lower price and an "entirely new design" could help the new MacBook appeal to students and casual users, competing with Chromebooks and low-cost Windows laptops. A more affordable MacBook could be especially appealing after Apple announced the M5 MacBook Air on Tuesday, which has a higher starting price than last year's Air."
During Apple's product launch event, a regulatory compliance listing revealed a "MacBook Neo (Model A3404)" on Apple's website, indicating an upcoming entry-level MacBook. The listing was quickly removed but suggests Apple is developing a budget-friendly MacBook priced under $1,000, powered by an iPhone processor rather than an M-series chip. The device is expected to feature a smaller display, potentially reviving the 12-inch size Apple discontinued. This new MacBook would target students and casual users, competing directly with Chromebooks and affordable Windows laptops, particularly following the M5 MacBook Air announcement with increased pricing.
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