There's Intel and AMD on the x86 side, with Apple and Qualcomm making Arm-based processors on the other. We break down the advantages and drawbacks of each to help you pick the right chip for your needs and budget. Alan Bradley CNET Contributor Alan ...

One of the most significant Apple announcements of recent years was the news, back in 2020, that the entire Mac lineup would transition from Intel processors to ARM-based chips of Apple’s own design. The result of this potentially risky move was a second ...

Apple today added the final 13-inch MacBook Air powered by Intel processors, the Apple Watch Series 5, and additional products to its vintage products list. The iPhone 11 Pro was also added to the list after the iPhone 11 Pro Max was added back in September.

Your next Mac might run on an Intel processor, which is a gigantic surprise, considering Apple dropped the chipmaker years ago in favor of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. But there’s a standout reason why Apple needs Intel — and it might ...

A media report stated that the two companies have held discussions recently. These apparently concern a new partnership, an investment by Apple, or both. On Wednesday, Bloomberg, citing unnamed "people familiar with the matter," reported that Intel ...

Want to go down a tech rabbit hole that’ll leave you utterly confused? Try understanding what processor you’re getting in a Windows laptop. In their zeal to push AI as a selling point, Intel and AMD are renaming their laptop processors and tossing out ...

Apple has marked the last Intel MacBook Air and Apple Watch Series 5 as vintage, affecting repair options and support for these devices.