Apple may be develop an ARM processor-based MacBook

In 1981, Xerox released a workstation, the first personal computer with a bitmap display, keyboard, mouse, and Internet access in the business world.

Thirty years later, Apple plans to launch a new device code-named “Star.” This device may be the first Mac to run on an ARM processor, and it can also be used as an iOS notebook. Macs have been using Intel x64 and x86 instruction sets, while mobile devices use Apple’s internally designed A-series processors. Allegedly, Apple plans to migrate A-series processors to the Mac by 2020, creating universal applications running on iPhones, iPads, and Macs.

Although many users have been paying attention to the update of the “Star” project, there is currently not much information about the project. After confirmation, the device is waterproof, with a touch screen, SIM card (supports 4G), GPS and compass. According to sources, the equipment under the “Star” project is running the same basic firmware as the current Mac device, and foreign media have predicted that this is an ultra-portable MacBook series device. In addition, Mac will run on EFI, Mac’s boot system, which indirectly answers the question whether our forthcoming device will use the ARM architecture.

Cross Research analyst Shannon Cross said: “We think Apple is studying how to further integrate their hardware and software platforms, and they have made some clear attempts in this area, trying to integrate iOS and macOS. They are moving in this direction If you see incremental R&D spending, perhaps they are trying out vertically integrated components so that you can add more features to achieve differentiated competition.”