Apple’s move to design its own ARM-based processor the Macs has gathered critical acclaim and commercial success. That’s an attractive combination if you are looking for a new laptop for a new year. But hold up. You might want to consider what Apple’s next step will be before breaking out your wallet. A 2020 Apple MacBook Air laptop computer, taken on November 16, 2020. (Photo by Phil Barker/Future … [+] Publishing via Getty Images) Future Publishing via Getty Images With the high-end MacBook Pro laptops launched late last year, those who truly needed the levels of performance offered bye the 14-inch and 16-inch professional macOS machines will have been sated.…