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Apple is reportedly testing a MacBook Neo with more RAM
Apple is reportedly developing an upgraded version of its budget MacBook Neo laptop, featuring a newer processor and increased memory, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The move follows the current Neo's strong sales performance and suggests Apple is keen to build on its success, though component shortages mean the refreshed model will likely be more expensive than the original.
The updated Neo is expected to use the A19 Pro chip, which currently powers the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air, replacing the existing A18 Pro. This upgrade could allow RAM to rise from 8GB to 12GB, while Apple may also drop the cheapest 256GB storage option and introduce new colour choices. Gurman also reports that Apple is planning OLED screens for future iMacs, alongside long-rumoured updates including an M6 MacBook Pro, OLED touchscreen MacBooks arriving late 2026 or early 2027, and a redesigned 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M7 chip due next year.
In short
- Apple reportedly testing MacBook Neo update with A19 Pro chip and more RAM
- Price rise likely due to component shortages; cheapest storage tier may be cut
- Apple also planning OLED iMacs and MacBook Pro updates, per Bloomberg's Gurman
Explained simply
Apple’s MacBook Neo is a lower-priced laptop in the MacBook range, which runs Apple’s macOS software. Its current version uses the A18 Pro chip, a processor also related to those used in Apple’s iPhones, and has 8GB of memory.
Apple makes the Neo, while Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman has reported on the possible changes. A newer chip and more memory could affect how well the laptop handles demanding tasks, while changes to storage options, colours and component costs could shape its price and appeal to buyers.
The reports also mention possible screen and processor changes to other Apple computers, including future MacBooks and iMacs. These plans have not all been confirmed by Apple, so they provide context about the company’s reported product development rather than a settled launch schedule.