Intel details Thunderbolt 4 spec, but 'Apple Silicon' support is unclear

Intel on Wednesday announced new details about its upcoming Thunderbolt 4 standard, though compatibility with Apple Silico Macs remains to be seen. Credit: Intel The Thunderbolt 4 standard will be backward compatible with previous Intel ports and cables, and will also be cross-compatible with USB4. Compared to Thunderbolt 3, it'll offer a number of tangible benefits to consumers while retaining the USB-C connector type.