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Apple to Release Cheaper MacBook Air Powered by iPhone Processor, Analyst Says
- Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports a new budget MacBook powered by the A18 Pro chip, with mass production slated for late 2025 or early 2026, priced below $999.
- Apple aims to revive MacBook sales to COVID-19 peak levels of 25 million units in 2026 by launching a budget-friendly model powered by the A18 Pro chip, with pricing key to success.
- Kuo reports the 2026 MacBook will feature the A18 Pro chip from iPhone 16 Pro, with a 13-inch display in multiple colors and an estimated 5–7 million units.
- If priced aggressively, the new MacBook could reset the market baseline and significantly boost Apple’s MacBook sales to reach 25 million units in 2026.
- In the broader PC market, Apple’s 9.2% share, led by Dell, HP, and Lenovo, suggests the affordable MacBook could expand its ecosystem appeal globally.
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