Apple also announced two new pricey Studio Display computer monitors. If you're waiting on that rumored entry-level MacBook, the company seems to be saving it for its March 4 media event.

Apple Inc updated its two main laptop computer lines, adding faster processors to the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro and raising prices amid an industrywide memory crunch.

The plan marks Apple's most recent U.S. investment, following its commitment announced last year to invest $600B in the U.S. over the next four years.

It has been five years since Apple introduced the M1 Apple Silicon chipset. Since then, the company has rid itself of all Intel-based Mac computers. However, even though they don’t sell them anymore, Apple still offers support. That will change in 2027.

Company made commitment to shift more manufacturing from Asia to US

Apple Inc. rolled out the $599 MacBook Neo in its biggest push yet into low-end laptops, aiming to challenge Windows PCs and Chromebooks for budget-minded shoppers.