Apple to launch MacBook Neo with A19 Pro chip, 12GB RAM

Apple is developing an upgraded version of its budget-friendly MacBook Neo laptop, featuring a more powerful processor and increased memory, according to multiple reports. The new model is expected to arrive in 2027.

The second-generation MacBook Neo will reportedly be powered by Apple's A19 Pro chip, which currently drives the iPhone 17 Pro, Pro Max, and iPhone Air models. This represents an upgrade from the current MacBook Neo, which uses a version of the A18 Pro chip. The new processor is anticipated to deliver significant performance improvements in CPU, graphics, and AI-related tasks.

A key accompanying upgrade is an increase in unified memory, expected to rise from 8GB in the current model to 12GB. This enhancement is seen as crucial for improving multitasking capabilities and the laptop's long-term usability. The added memory is also a technical requirement to run more advanced, on-device Apple Intelligence features, such as a more accurate dictation experience and new Siri voice customization options, which the current 8GB model cannot support.

The current MacBook Neo launched in March 2026 with a starting price of $599 for the general public, positioning it as Apple's...