- A new report suggests that Apple is working on a lower-cost MacBook that would primarily compete against Chromebooks.
- The new laptop would be part of a new MacBook lineup focusing on the education sector with lower-priced options than current MacBooks.
- This new device could launch as early as the second half of 2024.
Chromebooks have grown to exert considerable influence over the education sector. Thanks to their low cost, which comes from running the cloud-centric Chrome OS, they have become quite popular in schools. You can get some great Chromebook options for less money than you would need to spend on a Windows laptop or a MacBook. Apple has apparently taken note of this market reality, as a new report suggests that the company could release a new MacBook line to compete with Chromebooks.
According to a report from Digitimes citing industry sources, Apple is working on a new low-cost MacBook series aimed at the education sector and primarily targets Chromebooks as its rivals. This laptop will be launched as a separate lineup from the MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro.