This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: rumors of a cheaper ‘MacBook’ coming soon, Vision products roadmap, iPad Pro redesign, and more. Here are this week’s Apple rumors.
New ‘MacBook’ rumor with A18 Pro chip
Ming-Chi Kuo reported that Apple is preparing to ship a 13-inch MacBook featuring an iPhone processor.
The product will likely just be called ‘MacBook,’ and include an A18 Pro chip, available as a low-cost alternative to the MacBook Air with fun colors including blue, pink, yellow, and silver.
This new MacBook is expected to ship in late 2025 or early 2026, with pricing estimates in the $699-799 range.
My takeaways
The new MacBook was easily one of the standout rumors of the week. It’s a major new product that’s expected to ship fairly soon, but that had scarcely been leaked any time previously.
As I’ve written already, it sounds like Apple is following its iPad playbook with this new MacBook. Adding a low-cost entry model should lead to wider Mac adoption, especially among current iPhone users. The number of iPhone users who also own an iPad is significant, and Apple clearly hopes the Mac can follow the same trend in the years ahead.
Roadmap for new Vision products, Apple Glasses, more
Ming-Chi Kuo was also the source this week of a new roadmap outlining Apple’s plans for head-mounted devices in the years ahead. New products mentioned include:
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