Apple is releasing cheap MacBook Air with iPhone processors, analysts say

Apple releases cheaper MacBook Air Laptop and iPhone The processor, according to X’s Monday post by TF International Securities’ respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

According to the report, the 13-inch twilight laptop will enter production in late 2025 or early 2026, with an A18 Pro processor and the same chip will be powered. iPhone 16 Pro. This laptop may offer more colour options, such as pink and yellow, along with standard silver.

Apple is targeting 5-7 million units production in 2026, but the A18 Pro chip will be downgraded significantly from the M-Series chips. Equivalent to the 2020s M1 chipmakes it powerful enough for everyday tasks.

An Apple representative did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Of Apple’s 2024 MAC shipments, the MacBook Air accounted for 33% of sales. Consumer Intelligence Research Partner. Despite the popularity of the MacBook line, Apple only has 9.2% of its global computer market share. Politician. Currently, Dell, HP, and Lenovo are all leading more market share than Apple.

Considering that the MacBook Air starts at $999, the cheaper A18 Pro-Prowed MacBook Air could eat up low-end computer sales and bring Macos to more price-sensitive consumers. And considering that the A18 Pro supports it Apple Intelligencethe company’s vision of AI-enabled computing could potentially introduce AI to more laptop buyers.