Apple adopts MediaTek Wi-Fi chip for MacBook Neo to save costs, say sources

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By Lily HessMar 17, 2026, 10:42 pm130 pts
Apple's recently launched affordable MacBook Neo has been found to use MediaTek's Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips instead of Broadcom or Apple's own N1 chip, according to teardown reports. Industry insiders assess that Apple likely made this decision to reduce costs while buying time to improve its in-house N-series…

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