Apple: What’s New for Education - Spring 2026 Announcements

Apple unveiled the MacBook Neo, an all-new laptop that delivers the magic of the Mac at a breakthrough price, starting at $499 for Education.

Value-packed for school, MacBook Neo delivers:

- Up to 16 hours of battery life for power from the first bell to the last

- Up to 50% faster everyday tasks and up to 3x faster on-device AI workloads

- Apple Intelligence built in with tools for writing, translation, transcription, and more

- Magic Keyboard and large Multi-Touch trackpad for typing and intuitive navigation

- Lightweight, durable, and portable at 2.7 pounds and 0.5 inches thin for learning on the go

- Two USB-C ports for charging, accessories, external display, and a dedicated Headphone jack for wired audio

- 13-inch Liquid Retina display brings classroom activities to life

- Built-in privacy, security, and antivirus protection for peace of mind

We also introduced new updates to MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with M5 series chips, the new iPad Air with M4 and more unified system memory, and exciting new options in the Studio Display family.

Join us to see how these new products are shaping the future of education.