# The MacBook Neo is seeing such strong demand that Apple is now planning to sharply increase production.

*business · news · 2026-05-08 · India Today*

## Key points

- Apple is nearly doubling MacBook Neo production to 10 million units due to unexpected demand.
- Early MacBook Neo units used repurposed A18 Pro chips with one faulty GPU core.
- Apple now requires TSMC to manufacture new A18 Pro chips solely for the MacBook Neo.
- India’s aggressive pricing and strong demand have contributed significantly to the Neo's sales surge.
- Apple may discontinue the 256GB MacBook Neo model in favor of higher-margin variants.

**Companies:** Apple, TSMC
**Countries:** US, India

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