SAN FRANCISCO: Apple on Tuesday began selling its Mac computers powered by the California giant’s proprietary chips which can allow the machines to operate more like its popular iPhones.
The MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Mac mini will integrate Apple’s new M1 chip which delivers improved battery life and allows the computers to run apps designed for mobile devices.
The M1 replaces Intel chips used on earlier versions of the Apple computers.
The Cupertino firm announced plans in June to launch the new chip as part of its “Apple Silicon” initiative which gives it greater control over hardware and software.
Apple said in its release that “iPhone and iPad apps can now run directly on the Mac”, although software developers will need to create…
