Apple has hired more engineers from Intel to help develop ARM chips for computers
Apple's recruitment this time seems to have started in November last year, and may further increase Apple's plan to use its self-developed ARM architecture chip in the coming years to replace the credibility of Intel chips in Mac computers.
Comprehensive recruiting information, social networking profiles and information from sources familiar with Apple's recruitment activities can tell that Apple has recruited nearly 20 employees for a hardware engineering lab in Washington County. These employees are mainly from Intel and other Oregon states. Technology company.
The professional social networking site LinkedIn's profile information shows that since November last year, Apple has been recruiting staff for the Washington County Department, many of whom had previously held senior research or engineering positions at Intel.
Recruitment information requires candidates to have 'design verification expertise', which is to compare the finished product with the original design specifications to ensure that the product meets the requirements.
Recently there have been rumors that Apple is developing an ARM-Mac hybrid product with ARM chips and touch screens. Later media reports said that Hewlett-Packard will manufacture MacBooks equipped with ARM chips for Apple OEMs.
Although this rumors have been questioned, Bloomberg, which has always been reliable, has also reported that Apple or 2020 will release the first Mac computer with self-designed ARM chips.
According to industry media, the move may be part of Apple’s plans for the future of Mac. Digging engineers and researchers from Intel undoubtedly marks a step toward this goal.