### Apple’s Upcoming Budget-Friendly MacBook is Close
Apple is set to introduce a new budget-friendly MacBook, with mass shipments projected to commence in March 2026. This reveal is part of a lineup of product releases slated for next week, culminating in a unique “Apple Experience” occasion for the media.
As per a report from Digitimes, Apple is making concerted efforts to address production setbacks that have delayed the mass manufacturing of the new MacBook from late 2025 to the early months of 2026. Notwithstanding these hurdles, supply chain insiders predict that Apple intends to dispatch between 15 to 16 million units of the product within the initial two years.
The report points out that Apple, similar to many other entities in the tech sector, is confronted with escalating component expenses, chiefly in memory and battery costs. This scenario prompts concerns about the pricing of the new MacBook, which was first speculated to be around $599. Nonetheless, current projections indicate a price range of $699 to $749.
The forthcoming budget-friendly MacBook is anticipated to incorporate the A18 Pro chip and will sport a 12.9-inch screen, making it the smallest laptop in Apple’s offerings, outstripping the MacBook Air’s 13.6-inch display. Apple has allegedly tested the MacBook in multiple shades, including light yellow, light green, blue, pink, classic silver, and dark gray.
As excitement mounts for this more accessible option, inquiries emerge regarding its possible effects on the MacBook Air and whether it will appeal to consumers in search of economical choices.