A vs M
So now we have Macs with A-series processors and iPads with M-series processors. Apple just announced a $599 MacBook Neo with the A18 Pro, the first Mac powered by an iPhone chip. This feels like something broke in the product pipeline.
So, now we have Macs with A-series processors and iPads with M-series processors? This feels like something broke in the product development pipeline.
Apple Announces $599 ‘MacBook Neo’ With A18 Pro Chip
Apple today announced the “MacBook Neo,” an all-new kind of low-cost Mac featuring the A18 Pro chip for $599. The MacBook Neo is the first Mac to be powered by an iPhone chip; the A18 Pro debuted in 2024’s iPhone 16 Pro models. Apple says it is up to 50% faster for everyday tasks than the bestselling PC with the latest shipping Intel Core Ultra 5, up to 3x faster for on-device AI workloads, and up to 2x faster for tasks like photo editing.
Hartley Charlton
