{"id":8480,"date":"2017-03-01T17:57:46","date_gmt":"2017-03-02T01:57:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.hellotech.com\/?p=8480"},"modified":"2021-06-13T06:40:29","modified_gmt":"2021-06-13T13:40:29","slug":"arm-chip-new-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/arm-chip-new-mac","title":{"rendered":"Is Apple Developing an ARM Chip for the New Mac?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Apple is reportedly using technology developed by ARM Holdings to create a Mac ARM chip that will take care of low-power tasks. According to Bloomberg<\/a>, this chip has been in development since 2016 and is codenamed T310. It\u2019s designed to be a co-processor, which means it would work alongside Intel processors but would be independent of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bloomberg reveals that Intel chips will take care of heavier tasks while the T310 will handle the \u201cPower Nap\u201d feature. This installs software updates, retrieves emails and calendar appointments, sends photos and other data to the iCloud, and does other tasks \u2014 all while the Mac is sleeping. With Power Nap, everything will already be synchronized when users open their laptop, which means they can get to work right away instead of waiting for the computer to finish its tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power Nap<\/a> was introduced to Mac users in 2012 and is currently powered by the computer\u2019s Intel chip. It doesn\u2019t use up a lot of energy, but it can consume even less power when it\u2019s hooked to a separate chip like the T310. This better battery life is good news for those who work outside the home or office, don\u2019t have easy access to electrical outlets, and rely a lot on their laptop battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not a New Concept<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Offloading lighter tasks to a co-processor isn\u2019t exactly a novel idea since it has already been used in the Touch Bar, a touch-enabled strip that was introduced in the MacBook Pro 2016. Made of glass and OLED, it replaces the traditional function keys and allows people to easily access system settings, app shortcuts, and other features. It is powered by an Apple-designed chip named T1 (which, like the T310, is based on ARM architecture) and runs on a customized version of watchOS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The T1 also powers the Touch ID sensor, which authenticates fingerprints and is incorporated into the Touch Bar. Users only need to put their finger on the Touch ID to open and unlock their Mac, making the process a lot faster and easier than it used to be. To protect users\u2019 information, the T1 works with the Secure Enclave co-processor, which ensures that third-party applications and even system-wide malware won\u2019t be able to access biometric data. So, the MacBook Pro 2016 essentially has two computers working together: one that handles main computing tasks, and another that handles security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tech experts believe that the new T310 chip would face a similar scenario, albeit with different and much bigger responsibilities. For it to support the Power Nap feature, it must be able to load the iCloud and other macOS services and have access to the Mac\u2019s RAM, storage, and Wi-Fi drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It might seem like a lot of work for Apple at first glance; after all, it needs to configure drivers as well as basic OS features to ensure they\u2019d work on the ARM chip. However, the company has already done these through the ARM processors used in iPhones and iPads, which are more than capable of doing the tasks mentioned above. This proves that, if the T310 does come into life, it would be powerful enough to handle lightweight background tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goodbye, Intel?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Does the introduction of the T310 processor mean that Apple will cut its ties with Intel? Many people in the tech industry don\u2019t think so. In fact, Apple insiders confirm that the company has no plans to stop using Intel chips, at least in the near future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This isn\u2019t exactly surprising. The T310 might be just a few lengths behind Intel\u2019s dual-core technology, but it\u2019s not that advanced to replace the company\u2019s quad-core and octo-core processors. Apple could focus its resources on perfecting its processor design and technology, but it might not be worth the time and effort considering that Mac computers form only a fraction of the total number of devices that the company sells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Will Apple sever ties with Intel? Time will tell. (image source: Cult of Mac)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Still, we can\u2019t discount the possibility that Apple is striving for independence from Intel. In fact, over the last five years, the company has been slowly distancing its line of laptops from Intel processors to improve the devices\u2019 battery life. And it\u2019s not just about power consumption: the Cupertino-based tech giant is known for its independent streak, and it doesn\u2019t want to rely too much on a single manufacturer. This is especially true for Intel, which has been experiencing financial and management issues<\/a> and might lose its stability in the coming years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If Apple does say goodbye to Intel, we might see a new line of Macs that are fully powered by Apple\u2019s very own A-series chips in a few years or so. At the very least, the company might release computers that still use Intel chips but borrow heavily from the Apple processors used in iOS devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grain of Salt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The existence of the T310 was first reported by Bloomberg, which obtained its information from people who are familiar with Apple\u2019s product development process. However, it\u2019s important to note that Apple has not confirmed this report, so it must be taken with a grain of salt until we see further evidence that the T310 does exist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Apple is reportedly using technology developed by ARM Holdings to create a Mac ARM chip that will take care of low-power tasks. According to Bloomberg, this chip has been in development since 2016 and is codenamed T310. It\u2019s designed to be a co-processor, which means it would work alongside Intel processors but would be independent of them. Bloomberg reveals that Intel chips will take care of heavier tasks while the T310 will handle the \u201cPower Nap\u201d feature. 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