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The Mac endured a tumultuous period under Tim Cook’s leadership, marked by several missteps that frustrated users and critics alike. Key challenges included the butterfly keyboard fiasco, a clunky transition to USB-C, the underutilized Touch Bar, and inconsistent performance from Intel chips. For many Mac users, this era felt like a step backward, with Apple seemingly diverting its focus and innovation toward the iPad instead.

That narrative shifted dramatically in 2020 with Apple’s bold decision to transition the Mac lineup from Intel processors to its own Apple Silicon. This move revitalized the Mac, introducing a new generation of highly capable chips that delivered unprecedented performance and efficiency. Apple also pivoted its design philosophy, prioritizing usability and performance over thinness at all costs. The result? The Mac entered what many consider a new golden era.

Yesterday’s changes at Apple further underscore this transformation, signaling a renewed commitment to the Mac platform and its users.

Source: The Verge
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