20 years of Intel Macs: Why Apple switched, and why it switched again
This article reflects on Apple's 20-year history with Intel processors, tracing the transition from PowerPC to Intel and the subsequent shift to Apple Silicon. It marks the end of the Intel Mac era as macOS support for these machines concludes.
Why it matters
The transition represents a significant shift in computing architecture that has influenced the broader consumer electronics industry.
so long, x86 20 years of Intel Macs: Why Apple switched, and why it switched again Remembering the ups and downs of the Intel Mac era as it finally winds down.
The article provides a historical and technical retrospective of a corporate product strategy without taking a political stance.
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