Apple is developing a budget-friendly MacBook that could shake up the low-end laptop market with a starting price as low as $599, according to

It will feature Apple's A18 Pro processor, the same chip powering the iPhone 16 Pro, and offer color options including pink, blue and yellow. The timing looks the same, too, with mass production to begin by the end of this year and shipments to start in early 2026.

However, that could change soon, as a new leak suggests that Apple is working on launching a MacBook for as little as $599, which is significantly below the normal price range of the company's popular laptop line.