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Macbook Neo

The new MacBook from Apple

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026

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Apple officially announced the MacBook Neo on March 4, 2026. It is a new, budget-focused entry in the Mac lineup, positioned below the MacBook Air with a starting price of $599 (or $499 for education).

This model is unique because it is the first Mac to be powered by an iPhone processor rather than the M-series chips found in the Air and Pro models.

Key Specifications

Processor: A18 Pro chip (6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine).
Display: 13-inch Liquid Retina display (2408-by-1506 resolution) with 500 nits brightness and an anti-reflective coating.
Battery Life: Up to 16 hours on a single charge.
Design: A fanless, silent aluminum design weighing 2.7 pounds. It features rounded corners and comes in four colors: Blush, Indigo, Silver, and Citrus.
Memory & Storage: Starts with 8GB of unified memory and 256GB of SSD storage.
Camera & Audio: 1080p FaceTime HD camera, dual side-firing speakers with Spatial Audio, and dual mics.
Connectivity: Two USB-C ports, a MagSafe charging port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 6.

Configurations and Pricing

Base Model ($599): A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD. This model includes a "Lock Key" on the keyboard instead of Touch ID.
Upgraded Model ($699): A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD. This model includes Touch ID on the Magic Keyboard.

Release Date

Pre-orders: Started Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Availability: Shipping and in-store availability begins Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

The MacBook Neo is designed for everyday tasks like web browsing, document editing, and student use, effectively replacing the older M1 MacBook Air as the most affordable entry point into the macOS ecosystem. It supports Apple Intelligence features through macOS Tahoe.