Apples chip, called Apple Silicon, will make app architecture more consistent across Mac, iPhone, and iPad, the company said at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, which took place virtually.

Macs with Apple Silicon will be able to run iPad and iPhone apps directly on their computer.

Apple touted Apple Silicons CPU performance, saying itll make Macs better at running programs like games and machine-learning tools, which require increased computing power.

The new chip, called Apple Silicon, is a more powerful desktop-sized version of processing chips that Apple had previously built for iPhones and iPads.

Apple Silicon will run in the same environment as those chips, making it easier for developers to build apps that work across all Apple devices, the company said.

Macs with Apple Silicon will also be able to run iPhone and iPad apps, it added.

In the meantime, Apple will start shipping beta kits to developers this month.

Intel could lose 2 billion in annual sales as a result or 2 to 4 of its revenue according to a Wall Street Journal estimate.

In a statement to Business Insider, an Intel spokesperson emphasized that it is expanding into new processors, like its forthcoming Tiger Lake mobile platform.

Intel remains focused on delivering the most advanced PC experiences and a wide range of technology choices that redefine computing, the Intel spokesperson said.

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