

The transition means Apple will start using chips based on the same technology as the chips in iPhones and iPads. Apple has used Intel chips in its Mac computers since 2005. The MacBook Air starts at $999, the MacBook Pro starts at $1,299 and the Mac Mini starts at $699.Įarlier this year, Apple announced its plans to use "Apple Silicon" in its laptops and desktop computers running the MacOS operating system. Apple made several claims about the M1's performance and how it'll contribute to better battery life in the new Macs.Īll three computers are available to order now and start shipping next week.

The designs look nearly identical to the current generation of each computer. The company also introduced three new Macs powered by the chip: A new MacBook Air laptop, a new 13-inch MacBook Pro laptop and Mac Mini desktop computer. Apple held a product launch event Tuesday, where it announced its first homemade chip for the Mac, the M1.
