Apple is developing a MacBook with the A18 Pro chip, according to findings in backend code uncovered by MacRumors. Subscribe to the

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo shared details about the purported affordable MacBook. It is said to come with a 13-inch screen, the same size as the display on the base MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models. It will reportedly be powered by an A18 Pro chipset.

Apple's affordable MacBook is projected to begin mass production in late 2025 or early 2026, featuring a 13-inch display and A18 Pro processor. The company aims to return to peak MacBook shipments of 25 million units in 2026.