Apple reveals new MacBooks and Mac mini powered by its own M1 Mac chips

Apple announced it would abandon its longtime partner Intel in favor of its own processors

Published: November 11, 2020 06:55 AP and Compiled by Christian Borbon, Senior Web Editor

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

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The new Mac lineup unveiled Tuesday will be in stores five months after Apple announced it would abandon its longtime partner Intel in favor of using its own processors for Mac computers. Image Credit: Bloomberg

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Apple said its new Mac chips make possible faster processing speeds, sleeker designs and longer running times on a single battery charge. | Apple's vice president of Hardware Engineering John Ternus unveiling M1. Image Credit: AFP

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The transition to the new in-house chips could also create stumbling blocks for Apple and other software makers aiming to adapt existing Mac software so it will also run smoothly on the new models. Image Credit: Screengrab

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Initially, Apple will only be putting its chips in smaller computers - the 13-inch MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro, as well as the Mac Mini desktop. The company expects it will take another two years before all its Macs are running on the in-house chips. | Apple CEO Tim Cook speaking during a historic day for the Mac and Apple in a special event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. Image Credit: AFP

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The new Mac mini powered by the new M1 chip has 3x faster cpu, 6x faster gpu and the neural engine that boosts machine learning performance up to 15x. Image Credit: Screengrab

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The new Mac mini from Dh2,999. Available starting 17/11. Image Credit: Screengrab

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The new MacBook Air with M1 chip has 3.5x faster cpu, 5x faster gpu all in a silent fanless design. Image Credit: Screengrab

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The new MacBook Air from Dh4,199. Available starting 17/11. Image Credit: Screengrab

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With the new M1 chip the popular Macbook Pro gets a tremendous boost in cpu, graphics and machine learning performance. The new MacBook Pro has the best battery life in a Mac. Image Credit: Screengrab

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The new Macbook Pro from Dh5,399. Available starting 17/11. Image Credit: Screengrab

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The new Macs are debuting amid high demand for laptop computers as consumers, companies, schools and government agencies adjust to a work-at-home shift triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Image Credit: Screengrab

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