United Kingdom, Nov. 6 -- Apple is reportedly preparing to launch its first budget MacBook in early 2026.

According to Bloomberg, the new laptop - codenamed J700 - is currently undergoing testing and early production with suppliers.

It's expected to arrive in the first half of 2026, targeting students, schools, and casual users who primarily browse the web, stream media, or work in productivity apps.

Unlike the premium MacBook Air and MacBook Pro lines, Apple's low-cost Mac will reportedly use less advanced components, including an iPhone processor - either the A18 or A19 - and a smaller LCD display slightly under 13 inches.

This would mark the first time Apple has used a smartphone chip in a Mac, though internal benchmarks reportedly...