
With Apple's major October hardware announcements—including the M5-powered 14-inch MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro—now in the rearview mirror, all eyes are turning to the next big thing. While the immediate future holds software updates, a series of persistent reports points to a new, game-changing product: a lower-cost MacBook rumoured to be powered by an A18 Pro chip.
This new machine would not replace the MacBook Air but would create a new entry-level category for Apple, finally offering a true budget-friendly laptop. Here is everything we know so far about its potential release date, specs, and features.