According to fresh findings by MacRumors, a new low-cost MacBook powered by the iPhone 16 Pro’s A18 Pro chip has been spotted hiding in backend code.
First-Ever iPhone-Chip MacBook Confirmed in Apple Code
Apple may be cooking up its first-ever MacBook with an iPhone chip, and it’s already got a codename: Mac17,1.
This aligns perfectly with what analyst Ming-Chi Kuo teased earlier, a colorful 13-inch MacBook built for the masses. Think silver, pink, yellow, and blue MacBook vibes, paired with a chip that’s all about efficiency and smarts (thanks to its Apple Intelligence tie-ins).
Here’s what we know:
- First Mac with an A-series chip (not M-series!)
- 13-inch display like the current MacBook Air
- Launch expected early 2026
- Found in code related to Apple Intelligence features
While the A18 Pro doesn’t boast the same raw power as the M-series chips, it’s still a beast for everyday use, and it could make this MacBook way more affordable. Perfect for students, casual users, or anyone wanting a taste of macOS without the thousand-dollar price tag.
Add in the fun color options and you’ve got a Mac that’s aiming to bring some life (and budget-friendliness) to the lineup.
Final thought? If Apple plays this right, the A18 Pro MacBook could be the perfect entry-level Mac, light, colorful, efficient, and most importantly, cheaper.
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