There is a faint glimpse of M4 Macs emerging on the horizon, especially now with the iPad Pro equipped with that chip. The production of new iPhones seems to be in full swing, and both the iPad Air and iPad Pro already support compatible chips.
There is a faint glimpse of M4 Macs emerging on the horizon, especially now with the iPad Pro equipped with that chip. The production of new iPhones seems to be in full swing, and both the iPad Air and iPad Pro already support compatible chips.
If you’re considering upgrading your hardware, rest assured it is on its way. However, many individuals may not require an upgrade to experience Apple’s latest generation AI technology.
Competitors are left breathless
In the realm of Apple Silicon – the driving force behind AI in the revitalized Apple ecosystem – it is worth noting that it has taken competitors, including those utilizing Arm reference designs, several years to merely begin to match the computational power and efficiency achieved by Apple’s engineers.
With a roadmap leading to the M4 chip and beyond already established, Apple is clearly indicating that the velocity debate regarding processors is settled and unequivocal. Not to mention the privacy concerns plaguing Microsoft post the Recall debacle.
Andy Curtis is an award-winning security consultant, researcher and public speaker. He has been working in the computer security industry since the early 1990s, having been employed by state and federal government, leading healthcare and banking providers across three continents. He has given talks about computer security for some of the world’s largest companies, worked with law enforcement agencies on investigations into hacking groups, and is a regular voice on TV and radio explaining IT security threats.