So, moving forward, not only can you expect to see more iOS apps on the Mac, but likely, some desktop-optimized versions of your favorite mobile apps, as well. In fact, iOS apps will be coming to the Mac soon. Since the Mac now uses the same ARM architecture in the iPhone and iPad, porting apps between platforms is much easier. It also allows Apple to do what it does best: design hardware and software in tandem so things “just work.”Īpple’s wider ecosystem will also be affected by the change. This miniaturization process results in greater efficiency or much lower power consumption. The upshot of this is that many separate Mac components, like the GPU and T2 security chip, have been integrated into the M1’s design. Since the M1 is a custom design, Apple has been able to make it do exactly what the company wants it to do. RELATED: How the Mac Will Switch From Intel to Apple's Own ARM Chips What Benefits Does the M1 Deliver? Ultimately though, Apple contends most people won’t notice a huge difference when moving from an Intel machine to one with a custom ARM chip. The M1 offers some tangible benefits over Intel’s chips and a few drawbacks. Apple spent years designing chips for portable devices, like the iPhone and Apple Watch, but, until now, it’s leaned on Intel to power its desktops. This is a significant development for Apple, and the Mac in general, as it marks the first time the company has designed its own custom chips for a computer.

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