"This summer, rumors surfaced that Apple was developing a lightweight MacBook running on iPhone hardware. Notable Apple insider Ming-Chi Kuo supported the rumors in a post on X in July, claiming the company was currently working on a "more-affordable MacBook" running on the A18 Pro chipset -- the same one found in the iPhone 16 Pro -- instead of an M-series processor."
"The report also states that Apple is "targeting would-be iPad buyers" who may be more interested in a more traditional laptop experience rather than working on a tablet with a detachable keyboard. Gurman claims the company is aiming for an under $1,000 price, and it'll achieve this price point "by using less-advanced components." Instead of an M-series chipset and a Liquid Retina display, J700 will reportedly run on an "iPhone processor and a lower-end LCD [screen]". Additionally, the display will be smaller than the 13.6-inch screen found on the MacBook Air."
Apple is developing a lightweight, budget MacBook codenamed J700 that uses the A18 Pro iPhone chipset rather than an M-series processor. The device is designed for students, businesses, and casual users who primarily browse the web, work on documents, and perform light media editing. Apple plans a sub-$1,000 price by using less-advanced components such as a lower-end LCD instead of a Liquid Retina display and a smaller screen than the 13.6-inch MacBook Air. The product aims to target would-be iPad buyers seeking a traditional laptop experience rather than a detachable-keyboard tablet. Production changes have pushed the expected release to 2026.
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