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Windows emulation for M1-powered Macs is in active development, Parallels confirms

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated December 1, 2020

When Apple announced the switch away from Intel chips this summer, many people have been wondering about Boot Camp's future. And while Apple has only said that Boot Camp will not work with the new M1-powered Mac computers, companies that build virtualization software may provide a solution down the road. Parallels Desktop, a popular virtualization app for Mac systems with Intel chips, announced today that a new version of the app that can run on these new Mac computers equipped with the Apple M1 chip is in “active development.”

MacBook Pro with M1 processor tech specs

Evan Selleck ∙ November 11, 2020

Earlier this week, Apple announced a trio of new computers featuring the M1 processor. It's the first batch of Apple Silicon Macs for the market, and they're already available to buy.

M1-powered Macs are Apple’s first computers to support Wi-Fi 6

Christian Zibreg ∙ November 11, 2020

The new Mac mini, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models powered by the new Apple M1 laptop chip bring support for Wi-Fi 6 aka 802.11ax to the Mac platform for the first time.

Apple discontinues Intel-based MacBook Air, other models still available with Intel chips

Christian Zibreg ∙ November 11, 2020

With its new M1 laptop chip and related hardware updates to the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Mac mini, Apple has now stopped selling MacBook Air configurations with Intel processors in order to focus exclusively on the new models that are powered by the M1 chip. As for the Mac mini and MacBook Pro, some Intel-based configurations continue to be offered by Apple.

Apple shares ‘Greatness’ in the latest Behind the Mac ad

Evan Selleck ∙ November 10, 2020

Earlier today, Apple unveiled three new Macs all equipped with the brand new M1 processor under the hood. At the same time, it showed off another "Behind the Mac" ad.

This is the new MacBook Pro with the M1 processor

Evan Selleck ∙ November 10, 2020

Following hot on the heels of announcing a new MacBook Air and a new Mac mini with the M1 processor, Apple didn't leave out another laptop.

This is the new Mac mini with Apple’s M1 processor

Evan Selleck ∙ November 10, 2020

Today, Apple unveiled its first effort with the M1 processor -- the company's official transition to Apple Silicon.

This is the new M1 processor for the Mac

Evan Selleck ∙ November 10, 2020

Apple on Tuesday hosted its latest media extravaganza , the Mac-focused "One more thing" event. And, as such, there's new things to unveil.

Apple orders 2.5 million Apple Silicon-powered MacBook laptops by early 2021

Christian Zibreg ∙ November 5, 2020

Apple has ordered 2.5 million MacBooks powered by its own chips by early 2021, indicating the company is projecting strong demand for the first Macs powered by its own chips.

Apple may announce three new MacBooks with Apple Silicon at November 10 event

Evan Selleck ∙ November 2, 2020

Apple has one more event up its sleeve, and the expectation is that we'll finally see the first Apple Silicon Macs be unveiled.

First Apple Silicon Macs may be 13-inch MacBook Air and MacBook Pro

Evan Selleck ∙ November 2, 2020

Apple told us the first Apple Silicon Mac would debut before the end of 2020. And now, the company appears to be keeping up with that expectation.

macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 beta references 3 unreleased Macs

Evan Selleck ∙ October 29, 2020

Apple recently seeded a new beta of macOS 11 Big Sur to developers, and the software includes some hints at the future not directly related to the new software.