This includes apps like Safari, Messages, Notes, Mail, Preview, iMovie and Pages - they'll all work great and efficiently.Īs of December 21, Zoom officially rolled out an update to its video calling app so that it natively supports Apple's silicone.

The Basics: All of Apple AppsĪll of Apple's own apps that come preloaded on any new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Mac mini will be optimized for M1. Here are some notable apps that have made the jump. It's a process that's ongoing, so in the meantime it's best to make sure you're using optimized apps if your new computer has an M1 chip. To get the maximum benefits of Apple's M1 computers you need to be using software that makes the most of this new combination.Īpps original designed for Intel processors will still work on M1 computers, but they have to be significantly reworked to gain M1 benefits. The combination of Apple hardware and software are what has made its iPhones and iPads some of the best smartphones and tablets for years and years.

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