Over the past few months, we’ve been hearing rumblings about Apple’s plans to launch a slew of affordable products in 2026, including a budget-friendly MacBook featuring the A18 Pro chip and a $599 price point. An investment note by GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu (via MacRumors) now suggests that at least three entry-level Apple products are in the pipeline for 2026.
According to Pu, Apple is expected to release the iPhone 17e, an entry-level MacBook, and an updated base model iPad in early 2026. The iPhone 17e could receive upgrades such as the A19 chip, an 18MP Center Stage selfie camera, and Apple’s C1 modem.
Other specifications may remain unchanged from the iPhone 16e. Though previous reports suggested Apple was hesitant about launching the iPhone 17e, it now appears the phone could make its way into next year’s iPhone lineup.
Moreover, the 12th-generation iPad will get an A18 chip and support for Apple Intelligence next year, with no other significant changes on the horizon.
But a low-cost MacBook with an iPhone chip could draw major attention in 2026. As Pu says, the rumored MacBook features an A18 Pro chip, which is the same processor found in the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max. It also sports a 13-inch screen and would be available in silver, blue, pink, and yellow colors.
The price of this model still remains in question, but Bloomberg has already said it would cost less than $1,000. Given that it’s a budget-friendly MacBook, Apple is more likely to opt for a more basic design with less sophisticated hardware to keep the price down. The model is expected to rival Chromebooks and primarily cater to students.
Finally, Pu confirmed this week’s Bloomberg report about Apple’s plan to shake up the iPhone launch schedule, with the iPhone 18 Pro models and the foldable iPhone will launch in September 2026, and the rest of the lineup will hit shelves in Q1 2027.