The upcoming MacBook, which uses the same chip found in iPhones, is designed for students, businesses, and everyday users. It is optimized for tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and light multimedia work.

The model, codenamed J700, is currently in the testing and early production phase with international suppliers.

Apple plans to officially release the laptop in the first half of next year. This marks a significant shift as it will be the first Mac to use an iPhone chip rather than Apple’s Mac-optimized silicon like the M1.

The new model is expected to feature the smallest display among current MacBooks, measuring less than 13.6 inches (smaller than the current MacBook Air).

To maintain a competitive price under $1,000, Apple will use lower-end components. This move will allow the company to directly compete with Google’s Chromebook, which currently dominates the affordable laptop market with prices starting from just a few hundred dollars.

Apple’s low-cost MacBook is expected to appeal to students thanks to its integration of macOS, built-in keyboard, and longer battery life compared to iPads.

Bloomberg also reports that Apple is planning a broader product rollout in 2026, including new MacBook Air models with M5 chips, updated MacBook Pros, Mac mini, and Mac Studio with M5 and M6 chips.

Additionally, the company is preparing to update its Mac display lineup and introduce a MacBook Pro featuring an iPhone-style OLED screen.

With this push into affordable Mac hardware, Apple aims to attract a large segment of new customers, particularly in the U.S., where the iPhone already dominates the smartphone market.

Du Lam