Apple Intel transition marks one of the most consequential architectural shifts in modern computing, redefining Mac hardware by moving from Intel processors to Apple-designed silicon and reshaping long-term control over performance, efficiency, and software integration.
The iPhone 16e, launched in early 2025, marked a milestone with the C1 modem, Apple’s initial foray into replacing Qualcomm’s 5G chips. Unlike Qualcomm’s modems, which power flagship iPhones, the…