#macbook air

According to the report, Intel could start producing Apple’s lowest-end M-series chips on its advanced 18A process as early as mid-2027, potentially for future MacBook Air, iPad Air, and iPad Pro models. Apple may be planning to launch a cheaper MacBook model, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Unlike current MacBooks powered by Apple’s M-series chips, this upcoming model is expected to use the A18 Pro which is the same chip found in the iPhone 16 Pro. The device may come in multiple colors, including silver, pink, and yellow, and could retain the 13-inch display seen on the current MacBook Air. Kuo notes that aside from the processor, the rest of the specs may be largely similar to the MacBook Air. The actual appeal of the product will likely depend on how much cheaper it is compared to the MacBook Air, which has been Apple’s most affordable laptop option to date. In the Philippines, the MacBook Air M4 starts at PHP 42,200 (via Power Mac Center). If the report is accurate, the upcoming budget MacBook could be priced significantly lower. Read more in our articles including "Apple may tap Intel again to manufacture future M-series Mac chips" and "A cheaper MacBook model powered by iPhone chip reportedly in the works".