Apple is reportedly developing a budget-friendly 13-inch MacBook powered by the A18 Pro chip, currently used in iPhones. This marks a first for Apple, utilizing an iPhone chip in a Mac. MacRumors discovered evidence in backend code, confirming earlier analyst Ming-Chi Kuo's report. The device, identified as "Mac17,1," is expected to launch in the first half of 2026, offering silver, blue, pink, and yellow color options.

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