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Apple Working on New MacBook Neo With Two Upgrades

Apple is reportedly testing a new MacBook Neo featuring two upgrades amid a recent price increase for the current model.

By · Published July 22, 2026  18:26 UTC · Updated July 24, 2026  18:29 UTC

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Apple raised the price of the MacBook Neo to $699, though limited-period bank offers lowered the price. Reports also indicated that Apple was working on a new version of the device featuring two upgrades, including more RAM.

Epilogue added 65d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: Apple is reportedly testing a new MacBook Neo featuring two upgrades amid a recent price increase for the current model.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Apple is working on a new version of the MacBook Neo that includes two upgrades, one of which is reportedly more RAM. This development follows a price hike for the current MacBook Neo, which has risen to $699.

Coverage from MacRumors and The Verge emphasizes the testing of these hardware upgrades. Simultaneously, Geeky Gadgets, Creative Bloq, and News18 are focusing on the pricing shifts, noting both the recent increase and limited-period bank offers that have lowered the cost for some consumers.

Future coverage is expected to clarify the nature of the second upgrade and whether the reported RAM increase will affect the final retail price.

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Questions people are asking

What is the current price of the MacBook Neo?

According to Geeky Gadgets, Apple has raised the price to $699.

What specific upgrades are being tested for the new MacBook Neo?

MacRumors reports two upgrades are in development, and The Verge specifies that one of these is more RAM.

Are there any ways to get the MacBook Neo for less than $699?

News18 reports that a limited-period bank offer has dropped the price to its lowest point.

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