Tech Desk 
Nov 05, 2025
An undated image of MacBook Air (2025). — Apple
Apple is reportedly gearing up for a low-cost MacBook for students, office workers, and light users who need a reliable laptop for browsing, document editing, and basic media tasks.
According to Bloomberg report, the device, code-named internally as J700, is already in the early stages of production abroad.
Apple is expected to begin shipping the device during the first half of next year. To keep the price more affordable, the new laptop will utilise some more affordable components, including a smaller liquid-crystal display (LCD) screen than the existing MacBook Air's 13.6-inch panel.
The company is expected to integrate a processor from the iPhone product line; this means that it will be the first time one of Apple's MacBook products will run a smartphone-grade processor rather than one designed for a Mac.
Reports indicate that internal testing of the processor shows that it outperforms the Apple M1, which previously powered MacBooks.
Apple Macbook price
The device is expected to be priced well below $1,000, possibly as low as $600, and will come with the price range occupied by Chromebooks and iPad keyboard bundles.
Apple has never offered a low-cost Mac, but they now expect an opportunity to enter the budget laptop product space, particularly in South Asia, where price is an important consideration for students and everyday consumers.
This device fits within a comprehensive product roadmap for Mac products that includes the expected release of the M5 MacBook Air along with faster models of MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips and new models of Mac mini and Mac Studio.
Apple has not officially confirmed details of the new affordable MacBook, but industry analysts expect the launch will strengthen Apple’s position in education and budget PC markets in Pakistan and globally.
