Intel CEO Responds to Rumors of ARM-Based Macs, Says Relationship With Apple Is 'Strong'

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intel ceo brian krzanich appeared today on cnbc's squawk box talk financial future of technology company. following discussions intel's disappointing q1 forecast , flat pc sales, cnbc anchor betsy quick questioned executive rumors apple may drop intel chips mac computers in favor of own processors.

unfazed questioning, krzanich toed company line, revealing no new information future of intel's relationship apple , calling "strong" one.

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i hear same rumors. our relationship apple strong , products great. apple going choose supplier can provide them amount of capability in innovation them build on, them innovate. they're company based on innovation. our job continue deliver parts have capability give them that, better our competitors. , want use our parts. wake every morning making sure across board, whether it's apple or lenovo or dell or of our customers -- have provide competitive part: performance, price, reliability, of those.

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in latest report, kgi securities analyst ming-chi kuo offered the prediction apple may launch arm-based macs in next few years. in scenario, apple replace intel chips uses custom designed a-series chip, allowing company better time processor upgrades new product launches. apple last year forced delay major product launches across macbook air , macbook pro lineup, offering minor processor bumps due delays in intel's broadwell processors.

rumors of apple's interest in arm-based macs not new, earlier reports suggesting apple has developed arm-based prototypes of imac, mac mini, , 13-inch notebook model. if rumor pans out time, switchover arm processor target low-end machines benefit low battery consumption of arm-based architecture. future expansion may possible improvements in apple's a-series processor begin rival performance of intel's entry-level offerings.

article link: intel ceo responds rumors of arm-based macs, says relationship apple 'strong'

 

it better strong or love macs won't be.

 

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