Apple expects a major customer rush for the upcoming affordable MacBook. (Image credit – Apple)
Apple is gearing up for a packed week of product announcements and a new report suggests that the company is particularly optimistic about the low-cost MacBook.
Cupertino giant is set to begin the week with an online announcement, followed by more updates on Tuesday. The week will conclude with a final reveal and an in-person media event on Wednesday, March 4.
According to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, Apple has advised retail employees to brace for a “major rush” of customers this week. In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Gurman noted that some employees feel the preparations for the new product launches are “on par with what happens before the debut of new iPhones in the fall.”
Gurman writes, “Internally, the low-end MacBook is being described as an “incredible value,” with Apple believing the launch is going to drive a serious number of switchers from Windows machines and Chromebooks. It could even compel iPhone users without computers to buy their first Mac.”
This level of readiness suggests that at least one of the products being unveiled between Monday and Wednesday is expected to have “major mainstream appeal.”
The upcoming low-cost MacBook could arrive in yellow, green, blue and pink colour options. (Image credit – 9to5Mac)
Among the anticipated devices, the lower-cost MacBook is believed to generate the most excitement.
Although there are no confirmed details about pricing, estimates place the starting price between $599 and $799 in the United States. Additionally, eligible college students and educators are expected to receive a $100 discount off the regular retail price.
Adding a nostalgic touch, the new MacBook may draw inspiration from the colourful iBook models of the early 2000s. Reports suggest it could be offered in vibrant finishes such as yellow, green, blue, and possibly pink.
In terms of hardware, the budget MacBook is expected to run on the A18 Pro chip, the same processor found in the iPhone 16 Pro, rather than Apple’s M-series silicon. The laptop is also rumoured to feature a smaller 12.9-inch display. Based on the A18 Pro’s specifications, the device will likely come with 8GB of RAM and it is also expected to include standard USB-C ports instead of faster Thunderbolt connectivity.
Beyond the lower-cost MacBook, most of the other products expected this week are likely to focus primarily on chipset upgrades rather than major design overhauls. Potential announcements include an iPhone 17e powered by an A19 chip, an iPad Air equipped with the M4 chip, an iPad 12 featuring the A18 chip, a MacBook Air updated with the M5 chip, and MacBook Pro models running on M5 Pro and M5 Max processors.
Answer. Apple has a series of announcements scheduled between March 2–4, 2026, including an online reveal, updates on Tuesday, and a final in-person media event on March 4.
Answer. It is rumoured to feature the A18 Pro chip (from iPhone 16 Pro), a 12.9-inch display, 8GB RAM, standard USB-C ports and vibrant colour options inspired by early iBooks.
Answer. Pricing is estimated between $599 and $799 in the U.S., with eligible students and educators receiving a $100 discount.
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