**Macworld Podcast, Episode 959: How Apple’s Chip Independence Is Changing Its Devices**
Apple has significantly reduced its reliance on third-party chips, and this shift is having a notable impact on the devices it makes. On this week’s episode of the Macworld Podcast, hosts Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola discuss how Apple’s chip strategy is shaping the future of iPhones, iPads, and Macs.
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### This Week in Apple History
On November 10, 2020, Apple ushered in a new era with the release of the M1 chip in the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini. This move to Apple silicon marked a dramatic change in performance, efficiency, and control over the hardware and software experience for users.
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### Apple Silicon: The Big Picture
Apple’s continued investment in its custom chips—including the recent A19, N1, and C1X—reflects an impressive drumbeat of innovation. Moving away from Intel and other third-party suppliers has enabled Apple to deliver more tailored products and enhanced overall performance.
Want to learn more? Here are some useful resources related to topics discussed during the show:
– [Every iPhone, iPad, and Mac processor compared](#)
– [Mac processor comparison: Apple Silicon vs Intel](#)
– [The A19, N1, and C1X: The drumbeat of impressive Apple silicon continues](#)
– [Apple C1 modem real-world tests](#)
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### Macworld Podcast Mailbag
We’ve been receiving emails about our new podcast format—thank you for all your feedback! We truly appreciate hearing your thoughts and take them to heart.
A frequent question from listeners:
> “Why ‘unafraid’? I have to say it makes me cringe each time I hear it. What do you have to be afraid of? No disrespect, but you’re not some news organization uncovering a massive government cover-up and therefore have to worry about retribution. What’s the worst that could happen to you guys, Apple stops sending you devices to review?”
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Stay tuned for more insights on how Apple’s chip independence is shaping your favorite devices!
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