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TF Securities analyst Chi reportedly pointed out that Apple may launch a Mac with a built-in processor in the first half of 2021. This isn't the first report on how Apple plans to develop internal processors for Apple computers. Earlier, Bloomberg's Mark Guman reported in 2018 that Apple planned to use its own chipset on Apple computers.

Existing MacBooks and Macs use Intel processors, but if Apple wants to replace them, it will be a huge blow to chipset manufacturers. According to Cherry, Apple may have a Mac based on an ARM processor design that is similar to the iPhone and iPad and uses its own chipset. The ARM system design for the chipset has been licensed by ARM Holdings.

Apple will use new 5nm or "5nm" technology for its upcoming chips, which will be more advanced than existing chips, the report added. The current iPhone 11 series has an A13 Bionic chipset based on the 7nm design. The smaller the chipset size, the higher the package density and the higher the device efficiency.

In addition, Guo Ming said that the new 5G iPhone and iPad will adopt a chipset with a 5-nanometer design in 2020. Considering previous versions of the A13 Bionic, they probably run the A14 chipset. Gou said in his notes that he hopes Apple will use the new technology to build chipsets within the next 12 to 18 months.

According to a 2018 report, Apple's plan to develop its own processor for Mac is part of an initiative code called Kalamata, although the report notes it is still in the early stages of development.

The overall strategy here is to make all Apple devices, including Macs, iPhones and iPads, work together more seamlessly. The hardware transformation will reportedly begin as early as 2020.

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