Apple is set to host a special event on March 4, 2026, amid rumors of unveiling its most affordable MacBook yet, targeted at students and first-time buyers. The device is expected to cost around Rs 50,000 and run on an A18 Pro chip. The event will take place in New York, London, and Shanghai.
Apple has announced its first event of 2026, scheduled for March 4 at 7:30 pm IST. Unlike the company's usual events at its Cupertino headquarters, this one will occur simultaneously in New York, London, and Shanghai. The invitation features the Apple logo in light yellow, blue, and green—the same colors rumored for the new affordable MacBook.
According to reports, this entry-level MacBook will use an A-series chip, likely the A18 Pro from the iPhone 16 Pro, instead of the traditional M-series processors. The shift aims to optimize performance and efficiency for cost reduction, similar to Apple's entry-level iPads. It may feature a 12.9-inch LCD display and be priced under Rs 60,000 in India, though some sources mention around Rs 50,000. The device is positioned to compete with premium Windows laptops, appealing to students and young professionals with a compact design and colorful options.
The event could also include other announcements, such as the iPhone 17e with an A19 chip and MagSafe support, upgrades to MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chipsets, the M4 iPad Air, and a 12th-generation iPad with an A18 chip. All these details remain rumors pending official confirmation.
