Apple Targets First Half of 2027 for MacBook Neo Update

Apple is targeting the first half of 2027 for a second-generation MacBook Neo, according to reporting by Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman. The planned update would refresh the company’s budget laptop, which debuted in March 2026, but Apple has not announced the successor or confirmed its specifications, release date or price. Gurman’s reported expectations include an A19 Pro processor, 12GB of memory and additional color choices. Those details have not been independently confirmed by Apple. The current Neo has an A18 Pro chip and 8GB of memory, and comes in Silver, Blush, Citrus and Indigo. The reported changes would increase the device’s memory and replace its processor while expanding its color options. The reports do not give details about changes to the display, storage or ports. They also do not establish what the next model will cost. The current model launched in March at a U.S. starting price of $599, which later rose to $699. A report also said Apple increased the education starting price to $649 and set the 512GB version at $749. Those current-model prices do not confirm how Apple will price a successor. The Neo is positioned as Apple’s most affordable laptop and an...