Overview
- Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple is preparing to announce the budget MacBook at a March event, positioning it below the MacBook Air.
- The model is reportedly built from aluminum using a new, faster, cost‑saving fabrication process rather than plastic.
- Apple has tested brighter finishes such as light yellow, light green, blue, pink, classic silver, and dark gray, though not all are expected to ship.
- Pricing is rumored in the $699–$799 range, with one analysis suggesting a possible $599 entry point, all unconfirmed by Apple.
- Leaks point to an A18 Pro chip, a display slightly under 13 inches, and cost‑cutting specs like a single USB‑C port, standard LCD, and base 8GB/256GB, with some reports also forecasting standout battery life.