Apple is preparing a more affordable entry-level 13-inch MacBook powered by the A18 Pro processor for production by late Q4 2025 or early Q1 2026.
The A18 Pro chip features second-generation 3-nanometer technology with improved efficiency and performance, including a faster Neural Engine and GPU, and optimized ML accelerators.
Apple aims to increase total MacBook shipments to around 25 million units in 2026, with the more affordable model projected to account for 5–7 million units.
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