The Apple rumor mill is a machine that never sleeps, fueled by internal leaks, analysts' speculation, and the fevered hopes of millions of devoted fans. I'm usually one to let these rumors pass by ...

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes Apple might be planning a more affordable MacBook, aiming for a 2026 release. At this point, the laptop looks like a replacement for the beloved 12-inch MacBook, which ...

A seismic shift is underway at Apple—the company is gearing up to release its first truly affordable MacBook, and students across the globe are taking notice. According to the latest report from ...

Shopping for a new laptop that doesn't break the bank is no easy task. We compiled a list of five budget-friendly options ...

While previous rumors have claimed a late 2025 release date for a budget MacBook, Apple is rumored to be now testing the model, with a ship date of some time in early 2026. The current entry-level ...

Apple is reportedly working on a lower-cost Mac laptop that could sell well under $1,000 by using iPhone-class chips and a smaller LCD. The project signals a strategic push to compete with Chromebooks ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

MacBooks used to be known as overpriced, but things have changed since the release of Apple’s M-series chips. Apple laptops, while not exactly cheap, are now closer to high-end laptops. As such, their ...

We need an affordable MacBook, now more than ever. It’s time to face the fact that today’s headlining laptop chips are overkill for what most folk need a computer for. If the majority of internet ...