Apple to refresh MacBook Neo with A19 Pro chip and 12 GB RAM
Apple is preparing a next‑generation version of its entry‑level MacBook Neo. The laptop will move from the A18 Pro processor to the newer A19 Pro chip – the same silicon used in the iPhone 17 Pro series – and will increase unified memory from the current 8 GB to about 12 GB. The upgrade is aimed at supporting Apple Intelligence features and improving multitasking performance. Apple may also add new colour options, but component shortages, especially for memory, are likely to push the price above the current $699 entry point.
The Neo refresh is part of a broader Mac lineup overhaul planned for 2026‑2027. Apple will introduce entry‑level 14‑inch MacBook Pro models powered by M6 chips in the fall of 2026, followed by high‑end 14‑inch and 16‑inch MacBook Pros with OLED touchscreens using M5 Pro/Max chips. Updated iMacs, Mac mini, and Mac Studio models are also slated, with some launches depending on RAM availability. The overall strategy is to equip the Mac family with more AI‑capable hardware amid growing demand.
These details come from Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman’s leaked roadmap, which has been reported across multiple outlets.