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26 July 2020
This update of EveryMac.com features an all new "Armac" Q&A to throughly cover Apple's decision to migrate Macs to ARM-based processors -- formally "Apple Silicon" SoCs -- as well as additional details on the Mac mini DTK and updates to the iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 Q&As to note the public beta release of these operating systems. This month marks the 24th anniversary of EveryMac.com, also.
EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup has been updated, too.
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As always, EveryMac.com would strongly recommend waiting for the final versions of the macOS and iOS before upgrading any mission critical hardware. Nevertheless, macOS and iOS system compatibility lists are up-to-date.
Just like EveryMac.com did 15 years ago with the site's "Macintel" Q&A to cover Apple's transition from PowerPC to Intel processors, the all new "Armac" Q&A makes an effort to cut through the hype and resolve some of the uncertainty surrounding Apple's decision to switch from Intel to ARM-based " Apple Silicon" processors.
Questions answered include "Which Macs will be the first to use an Apple Silicon processor?" and "Will Apple Silicon Macs support dedicated graphics processors? What about eGPUs?" and many more.
EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup has been updated with additional identifiers for Macs and devices from hands-on inspection and submissions by helpful readers. Thank you very much to those who contribute info. It's appreciated always.
If you are a developer and have the Mac mini DTK, please get in touch to help with additional identifiers and technical details. Anonymous information will be added to EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup to help with model identification and differentiation. Thank you.
New Q&As
A selection of Q&As since the last major site update include:
- What is Apple Silicon? What is ARM? What is "Armac"?
- Which Macs will be the first to use an Apple Silicon processor?
- Will Apple Silicon Macs cost less than Intel-based Macs?
- Should I buy an Intel Mac now or wait for an Apple Silicon Mac?
- Is the switch from Intel to Apple Silicon the end for the Mac?
- Will Apple continue to release new Intel Macs? Which ones?
- How long will Intel Macs be supported in the future?
- Will existing Mac apps run on Apple Silicon Macs? Will they be faster or slower?
- Will Apple Silicon Macs be able to boot Windows? Run Windows under virtualization or emulation?
- Will Apple Silicon Macs support dedicated graphics processors? What about eGPUs?
For all new Q&As, please refer to EveryMac.com's Recently Added Q&As listing.
Additions & Changes:
Added an all new "Armac" (Apple Silicon) Q&A to completely cover Apple's forthcoming transition to ARM-based Apple Silicon processors.
Updated iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 Q&As.
Updated sitewide Apple operating system compatibility details:
Added more specs, details, and benchmarks:
Updated site features:
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