Apple unveils first Macs built to run more like iPhones

Apple is rolling out new Mac computers powered by same kind of chips that run iPhones and iPads, a move aimed at making it easier for its most popular products to work toger.

For instance, Macs using new chips will be able to run same apps designed for iPhone’s mobile operating system, although it appears some developers aren’t immediately keen on making those apps available for Macs. Apple didn’t demonstrate any or interoperability features based on new chips, although analysts expect more cross-pollination.

new Mac lineup unveiled Tuesday will be in stores five months after Apple anunced it would abandon its longtime partner Intel in favor of using its own processors for Mac computers. Apple said its new Mac chips will offer faster processing speeds, sleeker designs and longer running times on a single battery charge.

For instance, some Macs have eliminated a cooling fan inside machines, helping slim down ir design.

transition to new in-house chips could also create stumbling blocks for Apple and or software makers aiming to adapt existing Mac software so it will also run smoothly on new models.

Initially, Apple will only be putting its chips in smaller computers — 13-inch MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro, as well as Mac Mini desktop. company expects it will take ar two years before all its Macs are running on in-house chips.

All three new computers are supposed to be available in stores next week, with prices starting at almost $700 for Mac Mini to $1,200 for 13-inch MacBook Pro.

new Macs are debuting amid high demand for laptop computers as consumers, companies, schools and government ncies adjust to a work-at-home shift triggered by COVID-19 pandemic. Even if a vaccine eases threat posed by vel coronavirus, people still are expected to be working more frequently from home than y previously did..

Apple’s Mac sales surged 17% during first nine months of this year compared to 2019. company’s iPhone revenue fell 9% over same span as people continued to hold on to ir older models for longer periods or bought devices powered by Google’s Android software instead.

Apple still get four times more revenue from iPhones than it does from Macs Sales of Macs also lag far behind those of PCs made by Levo, HP and Dell that run Microsoft's Windows software and primarily use chips made by Intel and AMD.

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