Apple Testing Upgraded MacBook Neo With A19 Pro Chip and 12GB RAM

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Apple is reportedly working on an updated version of its MacBook Neo budget laptop, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The refreshed model is expected to feature an A19 Pro processor, the same chip currently used in the iPhone 17 Pro, Pro Max, and iPhone Air. This would be an upgrade from the current model's A18 Pro chip, which originally powered the iPhone 16 Pro. The chip change is also expected to bump RAM from 8GB to 12GB. Apple is additionally said to be planning new color options for the updated Neo, though component shortages may affect the timeline.

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