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.

A Budget MacBook in the Works

According to the latest report from Bloomberg via Wccftech , Apple's upcoming low-cost MacBook—codenamed 'J700'—is already in early production and slated for launch in the first half of 2026.

The report states that the device is 'already in early production, with Apple engineers currently carrying out active testing on the device.'

What This Means for Everyday Users

For students and budget-conscious users, this is big news . Apple has traditionally focused on premium laptops with higher price points.

But this new model is positioned to take on entry-level Windows machines and Chromebooks by o

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