Apple’s rumored MacBook Neo, a lower-cost, colorful laptop, could launch this week

Source: TechCrunch

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Posted: 9:22 AM PST · March 3, 2026

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According to multiple reports, Apple is working on a low‑cost MacBook that would let the company compete with inexpensive laptops for the first time. As Apple releases news this week about its newest iPhones and MacBooks, could we finally see this new laptop unveiled? If reporting from MacRumors and Bloomberg is correct, the lower‑cost MacBook—rumored to be released in multiple colors—could be announced as soon as Wednesday.

According to MacRumors, Apple accidentally posted a regulatory document on its website that alluded to the existence of a yet‑to‑be‑announced device called the MacBook Neo. It’s possible Apple could blindside its most dedicated leakers, but the reports point to the company releasing a low‑cost Chromebook competitor.

While no concrete details have been confirmed, the new laptop is thought to run on an iPhone‑class chip rather than a higher‑performance M‑series chip. There are also rumors that the device could come in bright colors such as the green, blue, and yellow featured in this week’s Apple event logo.