Apple may be working on a relatively low-cost MacBook to help it compete more directly with sub-$1,000 Windows laptops and Chromebooks. Bloomberg reports that the device is being tested at Apple and has entered early production with overseas suppliers. It could launch in the first half of 2026 for around $600. It achieves this by using a smaller screen and potentially a cheaper A-Series iPhone processor, as opposed to the M-Series models seen in current MacBooks. Recent MacBooks have offered stellar, class-leading performance and battery life thanks to Apple Silicon, as well as fantastic Retina displays with high brightness and responsiveness. However, in typical Apple fashion, they are far from the most affordable laptops available. According to rumors, Apple plans to curb the cost of producing its cheaper MacBook by using a lower-end LCD and possibly trimming its size, possibly down to 12 inches. It would likely turn out to be lighter than other options, too, which could make it ...