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Apple Unveils Affordable MacBook to Compete with Budget Laptops

11/6/2025

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Apple plans to release a low-cost MacBook, code-named J700, in the first half of 2026 for about $599.
The device will use an A-series iPhone processor with a lower-end LCD display and be smaller than the MacBook Air.
This shift responds to the growing popularity of Chromebooks and budget Windows laptops.
Apple aims to attract users seeking a traditional laptop experience while maintaining its premium brand identity.

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Story summary

Apple plans to release a low-cost MacBook, code-named J700, in the first half of 2026 for about $599.
The device will use an A-series iPhone processor with a lower-end LCD display and be smaller than the MacBook Air.
This shift responds to the growing popularity of Chromebooks and budget Windows laptops.
Apple aims to attract users seeking a traditional laptop experience while maintaining its premium brand identity.