Cheap MacBook with iPhone processor to launch this spring as analysts reveal display size
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Key Points:
- Analysts at TrendForce have confirmed rumors that Apple will release a more compact and affordable MacBook in spring 2026, featuring a 12.9-inch display smaller than the current 13.6-inch MacBook Air.
- The new MacBook is expected to have narrow bezels, making it about as wide as a regular laptop keyboard, similar to the 12-inch MacBook from 2015 known for its portability and lightweight design.
- Unlike the 2015 model, which was limited by slow dual-core Intel Core M processors, the upcoming MacBook could be powered by the Apple A18 Pro chip, previously used in the iPhone 16 Pro, offering significantly improved performance.
- The Apple A18 Pro chip
