Apple finally settled a few old scores in 2020
2020 closed some of Apple's longest story arcs, and started new ones.
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The M1 Macs are no iPad killers
While they are arriving as the perceived competitive value of the iPad Pro is at a lull, the new MacBooks may help drive sophistication of iPad apps.
M1 Macs: The opportunities Apple seized and sacrificed
For Apple, Job 1 in the M1 transition was to prove out the case for switching with minimal disruption. But the company stopped short on capitalizing on some Arm benefits pursued by Microsoft and Qualcomm.
Apple Silicon MacBooks will be the laptops that iPads were never supposed to be
Arm-based MacBooks could steal back some thunder from the iPad, but much depends on how Apple prices them.
Beyond the benchmarks: How Apple Silicon Macs could change the game
Apple is set to offer breakthrough performance with Macs based on its own silicon. But the move to ARM architecture offers other variables that could make for big differences in adoption and usage.
Why now? What would drive the Mac's move to Apple's ARM family
Processor transitions are hard. But the stars are aligning for Apple to bring the Mac to its homegrown chip family.
Apple's floating screens: From 2002's iMac G4 to 2020's iPad Pro
Nearly two decades after the iMac G4 featured a "floating" display, the iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard enable a modern version of that computer's design philosophy.
What happens to Boot Camp if Apple boots Intel?
The adoption of Intel processors allowed Macs to more easily run Windows. But a switch to its own processors would probably put an end to dual-boot Macs.
Can Apple compete on privacy?
Apple's has revved up its focus on privacy both in its products and marketing. Given today's mature smartphone market, though, the company may see greater benefit from its stance beyond today's consumers and devices.
iPadOS pushes Apple's tablet closer to mainstream PC replacement
The company's latest operating system marks another step in positioning the iPad as a modern laptop rival.