Apple turned heads earlier this year with a budget-friendly MacBook. The MacBook Neo, which runs on an iPhone-derived processor, won users over with its accessible price point. Now attention has shifted to when the second-generation model will arrive.

Bloomberg editor Mark Gurman, one of the most reliable sources on all things Apple, has shared new details on the matter. According to the information, the new model won't be far off.

First half of 2027 is the target

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According to Gurman, Apple plans to unveil the MacBook Neo 2 in the first half of 2027. Given that the first generation was announced in March, it wouldn't be surprising if the second model lands in a similar window.

A19 Pro chip and more RAM take center stage

There are claims on the specs front as well. The new model is said to feature the A19 Pro chip. The current Neo shipped with the A18 Pro, so this upgrade could deliver a noticeable boost in everyday processing and graphics performance.

A significant change is also expected on the memory side. While the base model currently comes with 8 GB of RAM, that capacity is claimed to be bumped up to 12 GB.

New color options on the way

As for design, Gurman says the new model will arrive in different color options. There's no word yet on which colors those will be.