Apple’s First ARM-Based Macs May Be a 13-inch MacBook Pro and 24-inch iMac: Report

Jun. 22, 2020

Meanwhile, the first ARM-powered iMac is also expected to be launched at around the same time. According to Kuo, the device will feature a 24-inch display with thin bezels. It will be launched at around the same time as the ARM-powered MacBook.

Kuo also claimed that the Intel-powered version of the iMac (a much-awaited revamp) is expected to be launched later this year. It will likely be the last iMac to be powered by an Intel chip though, he said. The full transition from Intel to ARM, however, will take a while. As per the research note, Apple’s switch to an ARM-only lineup will take about 12 to 18 months.

It is worth noting that Apple already uses ARM-based chips in some of its current laptops and desktops. While theMacBook Prouses the custom T1 chip to handle the Touch ID sensor and theTouch Bar, theiMac Prouses the T2 chip to control the speakers, the internal microphone, the fans, the camera and internal storage.

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