Apple might finally bring back the 12-inch MacBook, but this time powered by the same chip as the iPhone 16 — the A18 Pro. In this video, I explain how this fits into Apple’s bigger strategy and how iPadOS 26 reveals exactly what to expect. Could this be the true MacBook for the masses? Let’s dive in.
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M2 MacBook Air: https://amzn.to/3VcDlTq ($749, normally $999)
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iPad mini 7th Gen: https://amzn.to/3ZrPVkd ( $459, Normallly $499)
iPad Air 11: https://amzn.to/415W6vP ($499, $599)
Apple Pencil:
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📌 Timestamps
00:00 – Remember the old 12-inch MacBook? It’s making a comeback
00:26 – The new sub-$999 MacBook leak explained (A18 Pro chip)
01:24 – Why people wanted the 12-inch MacBook back (but better)
02:15 – What this new MacBook could fix (keyboard, ports, performance)
02:44 – How iPadOS 26 reveals Apple’s true plans
03:13 – iPadOS 26 windowing works even on lower-end iPads
04:06 – iPadOS 26 running on $300 iPads is wild
04:33 – What a MacBook with A18 Pro and iPadOS hybrid might look like
05:26 – MacOS, iPadOS, iOS convergence explained
06:46 – The future: MacOS “light” and a unified Apple ecosystem
07:12 – Will this kill the MacBook Air? Let’s break it down
07:56 – Apple’s new netbook vision (cellular, portable, affordable)

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