AfterDawn: Tech news

Apple moving from Intel to ARM processors?

Written by Andre Yoskowitz @ 06 May 2011 11:55 User comments (2)

Apple moving from Intel to ARM processors?

The latest rumor in the microprocessor space has Apple moving away from Intel and instead adopting ARM architectures for its laptops.
Apple will make the move when ARM releases 64-bit versions of its processors, likely at the end of 2012.

The source accurately reported in 2009 that Apple would begin moving away from Nvidia, and mostly all new iMacs now either have an AMD Radeon or Intel integrated GPU.

Additionally, Apple will "presumably" move their desktops to ARM, as well, with the deal all but set in stone.



Apple currently uses ARM architectures in iOS devices.

Previous Next  

2 user comments

16.5.2011 14:03

Apple will make the move when ARM releases 64-bit versions of its processors, likely at the end of 212.

It should be 2012.

26.5.2011 20:16

"Intel integrated GPU."

EEEEWWW!

Comments have been disabled for this article.

Latest news

Disney to introduce a new movie theater certificate - competes with IMAX? Disney to introduce a new movie theater certificate - competes with IMAX? (20 Apr 2026 1:09)
IMAX has long been a kind of gold standard for movie theaters, guaranteeing a massive screen and certai other technical elements. Now Disney is establishing a competitor for IMAX, which goes by the name Infinity Vision.
The era of cheap AI is about to end - consumers and companies may experience a harsh reality very soon The era of cheap AI is about to end - consumers and companies may experience a harsh reality very soon (19 Apr 2026 12:58)
AI companies have allowed both consumers and businesses to use their developed AI models at a significantly lower cost than their actual expenses. A clear change is now coming to this, which could significantly alter the market.
Defunct companies started selling their former employees' email and Slack messages to AI companies Defunct companies started selling their former employees' email and Slack messages to AI companies (18 Apr 2026 12:27)
Technology companies that have gone bankrupt or have simply been shut down have found a new way to make a little more money at their final gasp. The companies are selling their employees' Slack, Teams, and email messages as training material for AI compan
Google starts penalizing sites that hijack the browser back button Google starts penalizing sites that "hijack" the browser back button (18 Apr 2026 2:35)
Google has announced that starting from June 2026 it will begin penalizing websites that hijack the browser back button.
Installing a fresh Windows 11 is now up to half an hour faster Installing a fresh Windows 11 is now up to half an hour faster (17 Apr 2026 11:11)
The update to Windows 11 released in April 2026 changes the way Windows is installed on a computer for the first time. User can now skip the previously mandatory updates during the installation phase.

News archive