Apple to upgrade MacBook Neo with more RAM and new colours
Last Updated: 2026-07-24 12:09:34
Apple’s budget MacBook is tipped for a memory upgrade that is not only going to make it more expensive but give it more power and performance boost as well. The report from Bloomberg talks about a big Mac overhaul in the pipeline but most people will be eager to see the changes coming with the MacBook Neo 2 model in 2027 from the company.
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Apple to upgrade MacBook Neo with more RAM.- Neo 2 to feature new colors; launch expected 2027.
- Upgraded MacBook Neo will be more powerful, expensive.
The report suggests Apple will bring OLED and touch versions of the MacBook Air and Pro models, respectively next year but the Neo, one of the surprise hits for Apple, is also in line for some improvements.
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MacBook Neo 2 expected changes
The source quoted in the report suggests Apple is enhancing the RAM on the next MacBook Neo from 8GB to 12GB, which is still on the lower side compared to the latest base MacBook Air version that has 16GB RAM.
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The company needs the additional memory not just to improve the overall performance but also to lure people into the Apple AI ecosystem and Siri AI that cannot work on the 8GB machine.
This condition has been already mentioned about iPhones, and you need at least 12GB RAM to get the latest AI features, which even the iPhone 17 model cannot support because of its 8GB RAM limitation. The MacBook Neo 2 is likely to be using the A19 Pro chipset, and along with 12GB RAM that should immediately give it a good bump even if the value of the product also loses its budget sheen.
The memory prices have shot up this year and likely to keep going up till the market can handle the demand. Apple has already made the Macs (all the versions) and iPads more expensive than their launch prices, and iPhones are next in line for the hikes.
The MacBook Neo 2 getting RAM boost will reflect in its price but hopefully Apple sees the value in making it more than just a budget Mac in the lineup. The Neo 2 is rumoured to come in more colours that will add to the existing options like silver, indigo and citrus among others. It is expected to launch in the first half of 2027 which usually means the Apple Spring event time.