India, Feb. 12 -- Apple is working on a new MacBook aimed at buyers seeking a lower entry price, according to multiple reports. The company may introduce the device in early 2026, with a starting price of about $599 in the U.S. If that pricing holds, the laptop could become the most affordable MacBook in Apple's lineup.

Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has reported that Apple may power this model with the A18 Pro chip, a processor used in recent iPhones. Instead of using the M-series chips found in current MacBooks, Apple could rely on this iPhone-class chip to reduce costs while maintaining performance for daily tasks. This shift may allow Apple to offer a MacBook at a lower price without redesigning the product from the ground up.

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