Intel expects Apple to switch to custom ARM processors starting in 2020

Apple plans to abandon Intel and switch to Mac chips from 2020, based on several rumors that we've heard of Bloomberg. Axios confirmed today BloombergThe reports and said that several sources have suggested that Apple will switch to custom ARM-based chips next year.

according to Axios, developers and Intel officials expect Apple to start using ARM-based chips in 2020

The switch to ARM-based chips would be part of Apple's efforts to make Macs, iPhones and iPads work together and run the same applications. Bloomberg Earlier this week, Apple said developers would be able to create an application compatible with iPhones, iPads and Macs.

The transition from Apple to a single application for all devices has already begun. Last year, Apple transferred several of its iOS applications, such as voice memos, inventory and home applications, to macOS. This year, Apple plans to allow developers to migrate iPad applications to macOS and, in 2020, to include iPhone applications. By 2021, developers will be able to create only one application that users will download on all Apple platforms.

This transition will greatly increase the number of available Mac applications and will reduce the work required for developers to create a Mac application. This will also better unify Apple's operating systems on all its devices.

There are years that rumors are circulating about Apple's transition to ARM-based Macs. They have increased due to the many delays in the Intel chip that have caused subsequent delays for Mac products. With its own ARM-based chips, Apple will not be tied to Intel's chip release cycles.

Apple already manufactures its own A-series chips for the iPhone and the iPad, and there are also custom Apple chips in recent Macs – the T2. The T2 chip on the iMac Pro and 2018 MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac mini models includes several components, including the System Management Controller, the Image Signal Processor, the SSD Controller, and a Secure Enclave with built-in hardware. a hardware encryption engine. It powers the touchbar in the Macbook Pro and the Touch ID function in the Macbook Pro and Macbook Air.

Apple is a major Intel customer, responsible for approximately 5% of Intel's annual revenue. The transition to ARM-based chips will therefore be a blow for Intel, but a win for long-term customers. Modern Apple A Series chips for iPhone and iPad are already more powerful than many Intel chips on the market.