On October 19, apple took the most radical measure so far, removed Intel's chip from its new computer, announced a more powerful self-developed MAC processor, and comprehensively upgraded the MacBook Pro laptop p> < p > on Monday, US local time, apple showed these chips at the "come to the bombing site" release. Apple said the chips called M1 pro and M1 Max were 70% faster than the previous M1. The company also released a redesigned MacBook Pro with a larger screen, MagSafe charging function and higher resolution p> < p > for the past 15 years, Intel has been providing chips for macbook pro and other high-end Macs. But last year, apple began using its own M1 chip on its low-end Mac. However, apple obviously has greater ambition in the field of chips, with the goal of building products with performance far better than those using Intel processors p> < p > these chips include a total of 10 CPU cores, which are divided into eight high-performance cores and two low-performance cores (for processing tasks requiring less energy). In contrast, M1 has four high-performance cores and four low-performance cores p> < p > Apple is also improving the performance of M1 pro and M1 Max graphics cards. These two chips are equipped with 16 and 32 graphics card cores respectively, which far exceeds the seven core or eight core options provided by M1 Mac. Apple said that the graphics performance of M1 Max is four times faster than that of the previous M1 chip, and the M1 Pro is twice as fast. In addition, M1 Max is 13 times faster than Intel processors p> < p > M1 Pro supports 32 GB of memory, while M1 Max supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is much higher than the 8 GB or 16 GB provided by M1 p> < p > two new chips are the core of the most important upgrade of MacBook Pro since its launch in 2016. The screens of Apple's new models are 14.2 inches and 16.2 inches respectively. Like the new iPad pro, the screens all use micro LED panels. This technology can improve color reproduction. Due to the iPhone like screen technology, the side border and top border of the MacBook Pro screen are reduced by 24% and 60% respectively p> < p > the new MacBook Pro model has an updated, more square look, and eliminates the controversial touch bar, which was introduced in the redesign in 2016. Apple replaced the touch bar with a new round fingerprint scanner and larger physical function keys. Apple also restored three ports that were removed five years ago: HDMI port, SD card slot and MagSafe charging port p> The < p > HDMI port makes it easier to connect a laptop to a TV or external monitor, while the SD card slot provides convenience for outdoor photographers. At the same time, the MagSafe feature was introduced into the MacBook Pro after it was added to the iPhone 12 last year. It uses the laptop's magnetic charging adapter. This means that if the charging cable trips, it will be pulled out directly without causing the computer to fall to the floor p> The < p > MacBook Pro screen also includes promotion, which allows the screen refresh rate to reach a higher level for a smoother overall experience. Apple added similar features to the iPhone 13 pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max in September. In addition, the company has added 1080 progressive scanning video chat cameras to improve components that early MacBook Pro users were dissatisfied with. Microphones and speakers have also been upgraded p> < p > Apple said that the new 16 inch MacBook Pro has a battery life of up to 21 hours when watching video, while the smaller 14 inch model has a battery life of 17 hours. These products also support a new fast charging function, which can quickly increase the battery power of notebook computers from zero to 50% p> < p > MAC is still Apple's stable best seller. In the last fiscal year, computer products brought Apple nearly $30 billion in revenue, accounting for about 10% of sales. Mac's market share is also growing. According to IDC, a market research firm, in the third quarter of this year, MAC accounted for about 9% of the global PC market, with a year-on-year increase in shipments of 10%. This makes Apple the second-largest winner in the PC market, second only to Dell A challenge for novel coronavirus pneumonia, p>
apple, is that the chip shortage and supply chain slowdown caused by the new crown pneumonia epidemic will be a challenge for the MacBook Pro. The new computer, which will go on sale on Monday and is scheduled to go on shelves next week, starts at $1999 for 14 inches and $2499 for 16 inches, but delivery delays have hampered other recent product deliveries. Customers trying to order Apple's latest iPhone, smart watch and iPad were told that these products would not ship until November or December p> < p > last year, apple upgraded the low-end 13 inch MacBook Pro with M1 chip, and also made similar upgrades to MacBook Air and mac mini. Earlier this year, apple transformed the IMAC desktop with a new screen, different design and M1 chip. Apple previously said it would complete its transformation from Intel in 2022. (small) < / P > < p >