Why Apple Moved to ARM

Why Apple Moved to ARM

Apple is known as the master of platform transitions. First from Motorola chip to PowerPC, then Mac 9 to OS X and PowerPC to Intel chip. Now Apple is moving from Intel to their own solution. We investigate why they are moving to their own ARM-derivative platform.

January 23, 2021 · 5 min · 961 words · erwinkarim
Apple M1 vs Snapdragon 888

Apple M1 vs Snapdragon 888

A smartphone chip versus a laptop chip. This may look like an unfair David vs Goliath story, but if ARM is poise to take over the PC world, Qualcomm could look from Apple on how it is done.

January 21, 2021 · 5 min · 1009 words · erwinkarim
Apple Acquisitions in 2020

Apple Acquisitions in 2020

Tracking Apple's shopping spree of 2020. Buying companies give you an insight of their intentions and predict future products or services.

January 19, 2021 · 3 min · 611 words · erwinkarim
Macbook Air vs Iphone Pro Max

Macbook Air vs Iphone Pro Max

A super phone vs a default laptop. Who would win in a fight between flagship phone and a basic laptop

January 18, 2021 · 6 min · 1269 words · erwinkarim
Running iOS on Android Phones

Running iOS on Android Phones

It would be interesting to see iOS on Samsung or Xioami phones, but it just would not happen. We see the efforts and the challanges.

January 16, 2021 · 4 min · 787 words · erwinkarim
Is Intel Dying?

Is Intel Dying?

Its competitors is hogging by releasing products that is higher performing and lower price. Security vulnerabilities effecting its reputation. Big customer like Apple is moving away on their own processor. Is Intel Dying?

January 15, 2021 · 2 min · 302 words · erwinkarim
Why Apple Made Their Own CPU

Why Apple Made Their Own CPU

Unlike any other manufactures, Apple makes both the software and the hardware. Why would Apple venture in something that is very technically challenging and have a high upfront cost like the CPU?

January 15, 2021 · 6 min · 1263 words · erwinkarim
Apple in 2021

Apple in 2021

2021 was a challenging year for everyone, but bring new things from Apple. We record what 2021 will bring from Apple.

January 13, 2021 · 17 min · 3459 words · erwinkarim
Is iPhone 6s Relevant in 2021?

Is iPhone 6s Relevant in 2021?

iPhone 6s is the oldest iPhone still supported by Apple and sold by carriers in 2021, but it is worth it or is there a better value proposition in the line up?

January 13, 2021 · 2 min · 424 words · erwinkarim
Apple in the Gaming Industry

Apple in the Gaming Industry

Apple and the Mac is not what people think when it comes to gaming, but Apple is actually one of the major players in the gaming industry. And now, Apple sets its aim higher with M-series and Apple Arcade.

January 11, 2021 · 5 min · 1010 words · erwinkarim