Apple's 2026 Plans: Budget MacBook and Costly iPhone 18

Apple is planning to release a new, cheaper MacBook in 2026.

This laptop will have a 12.9-inch screen and use the same chip as the iPhone 16 Pro.

It will cost between $599 and $899, which is less than the current MacBook Air.

The new MacBook might have less memory and different ports to keep the price low.

Some experts say this could help Apple sell more laptops to students and first-time buyers.

At the same time, Apple's new iPhone 18, coming in September 2026, might be more expensive.

This is because the new processor in the iPhone 18 will cost more to make.

Apple has to decide whether to raise the price of the iPhone 18 or keep the price the same and earn less money.