Apple could launch three upgraded Macs this year built with the firm's new custom chips inside, report claimsapple

Apple may be readying to launch a major refresh of its line of Mac laptop and desktop computers. 

The iPhone maker could release three new Mac models by the end of 2018 that feature custom processors made by Apple, the Daily Mail reports, citing Bloomberg. 

Specifically, Apple would release one new Mac desktop and two new MacBooks. 

The company has brought its custom chips to the iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and other devices, but it has been slow to introduce its in-house co-processors to the Mac. 

Apple in 2016 began building its custom T1 chip into high-end MacBook Pro models to power its Touch Bar and Touch ID technologies. 

The Touch Bar is an organic LED touch screen that replaces the function keys on some MacBook models.

Apple added its second-generation custom processor, the T2, to its iMac Pro last year.