During its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple announced a significant transition from Intel processors to its own custom ARM-based chips for Mac computers. This move aims to unify Apple's hardware & software ecosystems, promising better performance & energy efficiency. The transition, set to occur over two years, marks a historic shift in Apple's strategy, with the new M1 chip leading the first wave of ARM-based Macs, offering impressive speed & battery life improvements.