What's behind Apple's P.A. Semi purchase

Apple's purchase of a microprocessor design firm has triggered a wave of speculation over what the computer maker plans to do with its newly acquired assets. Perhaps, the thinking goes, the purchase means a new chip to power future iPhone models. Or maybe it will push Apple into new areas of portable computing. It might even mean a return of sorts to the company's PowerPC days. ...continue reading 'What's behind Apple's P.A. Semi purchase'