Linux Patches Posted For Initial Enablement Of The Apple A18 Pro + MacBook Neo

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On September 5, 2026, Phoronix reported that the first Linux kernel patches for the Apple A18 Pro processor and the new MacBook Neo device have been released. These patches are designed to support the initial system activation of the aforementioned hardware, marking a substantive stage in the compatibility development of these devices within the open-source ecosystem.

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P Phoronix en 2026-09-05 19:11

Linux developers released patches this week for initial implementation on Apple A18 Pro SoC and MacBook Neo laptops. These patches are designed to support the newly released budget-friendly MacBook Neo, as developers were previously busy enabling features for M3 and later chips. Although the patches have been released, current Linux support remains severely limited.