This rumor has been floating around for 5 years now and the date keeps getting pushed back. I’m on the fence on this. On one hand, Apple can reduce its COGS, and perhaps the incremental cost is low to develop a true desktop-class processor when they have the best phone and tablet processor. And, it is consistent with the Apple’s philosophy of absolute control.<p>However, this seems like the external signs of empire building by the internal CPU team, like the touch bar for what I can only assume was the display team. Unlike the mobile space, the laptop and desktop space has two competitive and highly competent companies selling parts.