02.08.2026
The often-rumored budget MacBook is still expected to arrive at some point in the first half of 2026, as Apple prepares to compete directly with Chromebooks.The MacBook should be cheaper
The MacBook should be cheaper than the MacBook Air at launch
Rumors have repeatedly insisted that Apple will bring out a MacBook with an iPhone chip running the show instead of an M-series chip. As more forecasts come in, it seems the rumor mill is more insistent than ever that it will launch this year.
The latest volley, coming from Mark Gurman's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg on Sunday, the MacBook will be the centerpiece Mac launch for early 2026. Gurman doesn't offer much new about the model, recapping previous claims about it, but he also doesn't narrow down the timing to beyond the first six months of the year.
Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely
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