Apple reportedly started building M2 chips for its next round of 2021 MacBooks

[Chris Smith]

Apple confirmed rumors last summer that it would produce its own computer chips for Macs, stunning the world by saying that it planned to part ways with Intel for its laptops and desktops within two years. Apple debuted the M1 last November in the 13.3-inch MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and the new Mac mini. Apple then used the same System-in-Chip (SoC) on the 24-inch iMac and 2021 iPad Pro that were unveiled a few weeks ago.

Going forward, Apple is expected to upgrade the remaining Macs to M-series SoCs, with a next-gen M2 processor reportedly powering the 2021 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros. A recent update from Apple’s supply chain in Asia said that mini-LED screen makers would start shipping panels for the two devices in the third quarter of the year, implying that the two laptops might see some launch delays even if they’re unveiled at WWDC next week. A different story from Asia says that TSMC might have the first M2 shipments ready by July.

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