Apple introduces new 3 Mac computers with more power promised

Apple introduced three new Macintosh computers at a splashy virtual event today that are powered by what it said was its "most powerful chip" ever. Instead of Intel chips, which have powered Apple computers since 2005, Apple has turned to a new chip produced in house, which the company calls "Apple Silicon." "This is a huge day for the Mac," said Apple CEO Tim Cook, touting computers he said would be "dramatically faster" with "extraordinary battery life." Specifically, Apple introduced a new MacBook Air, 13-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro and the Mac Mini, available for pre-order now and in stores next week. Prices start at $999, $1,299/$2,799 and $699 respectively.