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How and when macOS will finally stop support for Intel apps

Apple's forthcoming macOS 27 doesn't run on Intel Macs at all, and that's just the beginning of a timeline that will complete a years-long transition to Apple Silicon. Here's what to expect, and when.

Oliver Haslam 2 weeks ago 12

CrossOver, a Windows to Mac gaming tool, goes Apple Silicon only

If you're a CrossOver user on Intel or use 32-bit gaming bottles, your time is up with version 27. 64-bit bottles and Apple Silicon are now required.

Wesley Hilliard 2 weeks ago 4

Apple Silicon MacBooks are way more reliable over time than Intel Macs were

The numbers are in! Given the same amount of time in use, with data spanning more than a decade, Intel Macs come in for service at twice the rate that Apple Silicon Macs have.

Malcolm Owen 2 weeks ago 7

Nvidia's N1X Apple Silicon rival is two years behind

Nvidia has stepped into the processor market with its RTX Spark, but at first glance, it's clearly behind Apple Silicon by a considerable margin.

Malcolm Owen 4 weeks ago 45

How Apple turned to math to defend against next-gen attacks on encryption

Apple says testing missed flaws in new encryption designed to protect against future attacks from quantum computers, so it turned to mathematical proofs to make sure the code works correctly before wider rollout.

Andrew Orr 1 month ago 0

Apple Silicon production testing begins at Intel with 2027 mass shipment target

Intel and Apple chip-producing agreement has reportedly started with a test run of select older chipsets made on Intel's newest process, launching a testing roadmap extending well into 2029.

Wesley Hilliard 1 month ago 9

Anthropic's Mythos AI outsmarted Apple's Mac security systems

Security researchers have admitted that Anthropic's Mythos AI model has been able to hack macOS, bypassing Apple's security systems in a way never previously achieved.

Oliver Haslam 1 month ago 2

Intel Inside and out: Apple's four decade long relationship

Apple relationship with Intel goes far beyond ads mocking the chipmaker, and a high-profile CPU shift in 2006. Here are all the ups and downs in Apple and Intel's relationship going back over 40 years.

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen 1 month ago 5

Samsung & Intel considered as alternatives to TSMC for Apple Silicon production

There is no doubt that Apple needs to diversify its processor supply chain, but Samsung and Intel are weak alternatives next to TSMC. Apple may try anyway.

Wesley Hilliard 1 month ago 19

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