The Vergecast Apple Macbook Air with M1 review / Apple will reduce App Store cut to 15 percent / end-to-end encryption for RCS in Android
Nov 20, 2020
Walt Mossberg, a veteran technology journalist known for his sharp insights on Apple, joins the conversation to dive into the powerful new MacBook Air featuring the M1 chip. He explores its groundbreaking performance, impressive battery life, and the elimination of the touch bar. The panel discusses Apple's decision to cut App Store fees to 15% and how it impacts developers. Finally, they touch on Google's new end-to-end encryption for RCS in Android, emphasizing the balance between user privacy and convenience in modern tech.
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Mossberg's MacBook Air Cache
- Walt Mossberg bought an unopened MacBook Air, fearing its discontinuation.
- He considers the Air a seminal product, influential in the thin and light laptop market.
Battery Life Breakthroughs
- The 2013 MacBook Air's battery life significantly improved due to Intel's Haswell chip.
- The new M1 MacBook Air replicates this leap with even longer battery.
Rosetta 2: Seamless Transition
- Apple's Rosetta 2 translation layer seamlessly runs Intel-based apps on M1 Macs.
- This tight integration between hardware and software is a testament to Apple's approach.