Trending:US-Isarel-Iran warT20 World CupWest Asia war falloutAir travel chaosHoli 2026Young Sherlock reviewadvertisementMacBook Neo: Is Apple’s low-cost laptop already out?FP Tech Desk • March 4, 2026, 08:34:03 ISTWhatsapp Facebook TwitteradvertisementApple may have accidentally confirmed the existence of its long-rumoured budget laptop, the MacBook Neo, just a few hours before its big press event. AdvertisementSubscribe Join Us+ Follow us On GoogleMacBook Air M5 (Representational image)It’s shaping up to be one of Apple’s busiest launch weeks. The tech giant has already refreshed much of its hardware lineup, introducing the new iPhone 17e, upgraded iPad Air M4, and the next-generation MacBook Air and MacBook Pro powered by the M5 chip. But amid all the official announcements, Apple appears to have accidentally leaked a new MacBook model that hasn’t been officially revealed yet. Is MacBook Neo the rumoured low-cost Apple laptop?For months, reports have hinted at Apple’s plans to re-enter the affordable laptop segment with a new, stripped-down MacBook. And now the leak has given fire to this rumour. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADThe leak surfaced when Apple briefly published a regulatory document on its official website, complying with European Union transparency rules. Although the document, first reported by MacRumours, itself didn’t name the product, its URL contained the reference “MacBook Neo” tied to Apple’s Model A3404. More from Tech Apple MacBook launch 2026: MacBook M5 is here, along with M5 Pro and M5 Max Apple iPhone 17e and Google Pixel 10a: Are these phones really 'new' at all?The timing couldn’t be more suspicious. Apple is holding a hands-on press event on Wednesday, part of what it calls a “special Apple Experience,” and the only rumoured product missing from the company’s spring refresh is the long-anticipated budget MacBook. Many now believe that the MacBook Neo could be the star of that show, a device designed to open the Mac ecosystem to a wider audience. MacBook Neo: What to expectRumours suggest that the Neo might not use Apple’s M-series chips at all.
