Instead, Apple has had to rely on Intel's product schedule and roadmap when trying to steer the future of its computer lineup, including updates and refreshes.įor the last few years, rumors and reports bubbled to the surface that Apple was working on porting MacOS over to the same ARM-based processors that power its iPhone and iPad devices. Sure, Apple controls the software and - for the most part - the hardware but until now, the company hasn't controlled what's arguably the most important aspect of any computer: The processor. From iOS or iPadOS, to the entire hardware experience, right down to the processor - Apple owns it all.įor the Mac, however, Apple hasn't yet had that level of control. With every iPhone or iPad release, Apple routinely points out how it controls the entire product, and in turn, how the overall experience benefits from that granular authority.
