Apple is reportedly testing a MacBook Neo with more RAM - The Verge

What the report says

The Verge reports that Apple is testing an updated version of the MacBook Neo, its lower-cost laptop line, after what the publication describes as strong early demand for the current model. Citing Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and noting a similar earlier report from analyst Tim Culpan, The Verge says the revised Neo is expected to move from the A18 Pro chip used in the existing model to an A19 Pro processor, the same generation used in Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone Air.

The chip change could also bring a memory increase. According to the report, the new MacBook Neo may ship with 12GB of RAM, up from 8GB in the current version. Apple is also said to be considering new color options. The Verge cautions, however, that the next model is likely to become more expensive, pointing to component shortages and Apple’s recent price increases across much of its product lineup. Another possible factor is the reported chance that Apple could drop the entry-level 256GB configuration.

The report also says Apple has broader Mac updates in development. Gurman is said to expect refreshed iMacs with OLED displays, alongside previously rumored M6 MacBook Pro models and OLED touchscreen MacBooks. Those OLED laptops are reportedly targeted for late this year or early next year, while a redesigned base 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M7 chip is described as planned for next year.

If accurate, the plans suggest Apple is continuing to stretch iPhone-derived chips into its cheapest Mac while reserving display upgrades and redesigned hardware for higher-end models.