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Apple said to hold special event launching Apple silicon Macs on Nov. 17th
Although Apple has promised new Apple silicon Macs this year, there’s been no official date, yet. Now, serial leaker Jon Prosser…
12-inch Apple silicon MacBook reportedly due within months
Apple’s first Mac to pack Apple Silicon will be a 12-inch MacBook with an A14 processor and a battery life of 15-20 hours…
Apple’s A-series chips vs. Intel Macs
Apple’s Macintosh is phasing out Intel processors in favor of Apple silicon. Here’s a look back at past and current A-series chips versus Intel CPUs…
Intel delays 7-nanometer chips by six months
Intel announced in its second quarter earnings report on Thursday the delay of the rollout of its 7-nanometer CPUs by six months…
Should you buy a new Mac now or wait for Apple silicon?
Naturally, those in the market for a a new Mac are wondering whether it’s smart to buy a new Mac now or to wait for Apple silicon Macs…
Apple silicon Macs are the death knell for Wintel
Apple silicon Macs are the death knell for Wintel. Apple wouldn’t be making the move to Apple silicon-powered Macs if they could not make Macs that are…
Apple silicon-powered Macs could have better graphics performance than discrete GPUs
Apple offered an impressive look at the graphics performance of Apple silicon-powered Macs when it showed a “Shadow of the Tomb Raider” demo during…
Apple Silicon Macs could drop support for non-Apple GPUs
New Apple support documentation seems to suggest that the company’s shift to Macs powered by Apple Silicon will drop support for non-Apple GPUs…
Apple silicon-powered Macs promise screaming performance
Apple silicon-powered Macs show promising performance benchmarks which have appeared on Geekbench as developers begin to speed test these new Macs…
Apple’s A12Z under Rosetta 2 beats Microsoft’s native ARM-based Surface Pro X
Somebody benchmarked Apple’s iPad crammed into a Mac mini case – and even with the Rosetta 2 translation layer running, it beats Microsoft’s native…
First benchmarks of Mac mini powered by Apple silicon emerge
The first benchmarks for Apple’s Developer Transition Kit, a Mac mini powered by Apple Silicon, reveal that the company is very slightly…
With the move to Apple silicon, how will Macs run Windows apps?
With Apple moving the Mac from Intel processors to its own Apple-designed ARM-based architecture over the next few years, how will Macs run Windows apps?
Watch Apple’s WWDC keynote address right here
A jam-packed, all-online experience is coming to you from Apple Park. You can watch Apple’s WWDC keynote address live, right here…
All eyes on Apple as WWDC20 kicks off
Apple on Monday will hold its annual conference for software developers, 2020’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC20) rolling out new features…
After 15 years, Apple prepares to dump Intel from the Mac
Signaling both the end of one of the tech industry’s most influential partnerships, Apple is set to announce the removal of Intel CPUs from the Mac …
Former Apple executive Jim Keller resigns from top chip design role at Intel
Intel on Thursday said that top chip designer Jim Keller has resigned for personal reasons. Keller’s resignation is effective immediately but he will act…
TSMC: We could fill order gap if unable to sell chips to Huawei due to U.S. ban
TSMC could quickly fill any order gap should U.S. restrictions against Huawei prevent sales of chips to the Chinese firm, the company…
Apple-designed ARM-based Macs to be announced at WWDC
Apple is preparing to announce a shift to its own Apple-designed ARM-based main processors in Mac computers, replacing chips from Intel, as early as…
Intel unveils 10th-gen. ‘Comet Lake’ processors; possibly bound for iMac
Intel today announced its lineup of 10th-gen. “Comet Lake” processors, which includes a number of new processors possibly bound for next-gen iMacs …
Macs powered by 5nm Apple A14 processors coming next year
Apple is prepping al-new Macs with the company’s own next-gen A14 processors by next year. Apple’s first ARM-based Mac featuring an Apple-designed…
Kuo: Several ARM-powered notebook and desktop Macs coming
Apple plans to launch several ARM-powered notebooks and desktop Macs in 2021. Apple’s move away from Intel processors will significantly enhance…
Jean-Louis Gassée: What it would take for Apple to ARM all Macs
r years, rumors have swirled that Apple would dump sloth-like Intel and transition to ARM-powered Macs with Apple-designed processors…
Apple dumping Intel for ARM-powered Macs would be a good thing
While it would be a huge task, Apple dumping Intel would be a good thing for ARM-powered Macs, but as with most things, there would be difficulties and downsides.
Is Apple’s Mac Catalyst is working for developers?
Apple’s Mac Catalyst is meant to provide a simple way for iOS developers to bring their apps to the Mac. now that the project has been underway for…
Apple-designed ARM-based Macs are coming, but why?
For years, rumors have swirled that Apple would dump sloth-like Intel and transition to ARM-based Macs powered with Apple-designed processors…
Ming Chi Kuo: Apple’s ARM-based Mac coming in first half 2021
Apple analyst Ming Chi Kuo said in a note to investors this morning that Apple’s first Mac with an Apple-designed processor is set to be released…
2020 could be a big year for the Mac
After some stagnation in product lines and, as a result, sales growth, new Macs expected to come soon foretell that 2020 could be a big year for the Mac…
Apple’s powerful A14 could make iPhone 12 as fast as MacBook Pro
Apple’s A12 SoC was built on a 7nm process, the A13 was made on an enhanced 7nm process, the A14 coming later this year will almost certainly be a 5nm SoC…
2020 may finally usher in ARM-based Macs
Apple announced its transition from PowerPC to Intel processors in June 2005, just over ten years after it had made the jump to PowerPC…
When will Apple unveil ARM-based Macs?
Apple uses an ARM-based architecture for its A-series chips in the iPhone and iPad, and each year, those chips get faster and more efficient
Apple’s forthcoming 16-inch MacBook Pro sets the table for ARM-based MacBooks
A 16-inch MacBook Pro with reduced bezels and possibly a new keyboard design is coming in October…
Why Apple can now dump Intel x86 from Macs
We are now approaching the ideal conditions for Apple to introduce new Macs without x86 chips…
Apple just got even more serious about killing Intel on Macs
Apple just made a big move toward ditching Intel and outfitting its laptops with custom chips…
Apple hires ARM’s lead CPU architect amid rumors of ARM-Based Macs as early as next year
Apple plans to transition to its own ARM-based processors in Macs starting as early as 2020, and the company recently made a significant hire…
Intel might slash the price of its Core CPUs to counter AMD rivalry
There’s a rumor doing the rounds that Intel might decide to slash the prices of its Core processors to stick two fingers…
Apple’s move to ARM-based Macs is possible because most users want power more than compatibility
In all likelihood, Apple is going to move away from Intel to using ARM processors in the Mac…
Apple’s Mac no longer needs compatibility to thrive
Compatibility and interoperability are concepts Apple has ignored or embraced, depending on its situation. To me, it seems that the Mac is about to enter a new era of incompatibility – and I’m okay with it…
The iPad Pro might be the ARM-based Mac that we’re waiting for: Apple is paving the way with iPadOS
There’s been plenty of speculation over the past few months on Apple porting MacOS to the ARM platform…
Why Apple should go all in on iPad apps on the Mac
This year at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple is widely expected to expand…
WWDC 2019 will usher in a whole new era for Apple
We’re about a week away from Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference, the second-biggest date on Apple’s calendar…
Frustrated Apple CEO Tim Cook reveals disappointing MacBook Pro delay
Mac fans hoping for new hardware this year have been given one possible explanation for the delay…
