Image: prima91/Adobe StockApple is reportedly lining up a $599 MacBook that could land in spring next year. This is Apple’s latest bid to pull in millions of budget-conscious buyers, and it could shake up the budget laptop market, too. Analysts predict the laptop will weigh less than the M4 MacBook Air’s 2.7 pounds, though it is not confirmed whether this device will dip below 2.5 pounds. Under the hood, the device will reportedly be powered by Apple’s A18 Pro processor rather than an M-series chip. For more Apple news, read about its latest security fixes, Apple’s iPhone 17, and its iPhone Air, the company’s thinnest iPhone yet.