10nm chip foundry process coming to Apple partner TSMC ahead of Intel

Apple chip foundry TSMC has given hints for its future road map, and claims that it will start mass producing 10nm chips before the end of 2016, nearly a year ahead of Intel.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 44

Apple A10 Fusion in iPhone 7 family surprises, exceeds pre-release expectations

Apple's A10 Fusion processor found in the new iPhone 7 family is a quad-core chip, but not one like Apple's ever used in any device its ever made before.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 49

'A10 Fusion,' 'iSight Duo,' other trademarks for possible Apple products revealed

Five new trademarks associated with Apple have been culled from the Brunei registration system, and include "A10 Fusion," "iSight Duo," "Depth," "Scribble," and "Whiteboard" marketing terms.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 11

Rumor: 'A10' CPUs destined for Apple's 'iPhone 7' surface in new pics

With the announcement of Apple's next-generation iPhone said to be less than a month away, suppliers are undoubtedly gearing up for a massive product launch, and new pictures claim to show the "A10" chip that could power the "iPhone 7."

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 9

Rumor: TSMC to be exclusive manufacturer of both Apple's 'A10' & 'A11' chips

Apple competitor Samsung could be on the outs for the next two generations of iPhone processors, according to a new rumor, which claims that rival Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company will be the sole provider of both the "A10" and "A11" CPUs.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 22

Apple chip builder TSMC expected to see record Q3 on 'A10' chips

Chip manufacturer TSMC on Monday posted revenues of just under $6.89 billion for its second quarter, and is anticipated to do even better in the third quarter thanks to growing shipments of Apple "A10" processors for upcoming iPhones and iPads.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 16

Actually, there is something new about Apple's upcoming iPhone 7

Despite a flurry of incessant news reports maintaining that Apple is poised to bore its customers to death with a completely snooze-worthy iPhone 7 this fall, there's actually excessive evidence providing reason to believe that the portended death of iPhone 7 has been greatly exaggerated—for reasons that should be obvious.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 143

TSMC expected to net big revenue boost on Apple 'A10' chips for 'iPhone 7'

Apple processor maker TSMC is reportedly forecast to grow revenues almost 20 percent sequentially in its third quarter, owing primarily to shipments of "A10" processors for Apple's "iPhone 7."

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 14

Intel splits on Atom after the mobile relevance of x86 whacked by Apple's Ax

Intel is ending production of its mobile Atom processors as the reality sets in of a mobile world where virtually all the profits are inhaled by devices sold by Apple and powered by the iPhone-maker's own custom Ax series Application Processors.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 102

Exclusive: Apple's top secret 'Athena' chip fab gets new 'delicate equipment'

Apple has quickly moved to overhaul the equipment installed at the San Jose, Calif., chip fab it acquired from Maxim Integrated Products in December, indicating that the purchase was a strategic priority for the company in its relentless drive to out-innovate its competitors.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 19

TSMC sales to Apple rose nearly $2 billion in 2015 as chip battle with Samsung continues

TSMC picked up an extra $1.99 billion in Apple sales during 2015, buoying the chipmaker's entire growth for that year, and further cutting rival chipmaker Samsung out of the iPhone maker's supply chain.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 6

Samsung to produce thinner 10nm chips this year [u]

Apple A-series chip supplier Samsung this week announced plans to put an advanced 10-nanometer chip fabrication process into production later this year, with the new technology supposedly affording a 10 percent increase in efficiency over existing iterations.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 12

Apple chip supplier TSMC doubling 16nm chip production, hinting at 'iPhone 7' prep

Key Apple processor supplier TSMC plans to double its production capacity for 16-nanometer chips in March, reports said on Wednesday, hinting at preparation for future Apple devices.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 12

Apple A9 chip fab TSMC reports record earnings, casting further doubt on 'Peak iPhone'

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest chip fab and a manufacturer of Apple's A9 chips used in iPhone 6s models, has posted earnings that beat analysts estimates for the quarter and established the company's highest annual earnings in 29 years.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 48

Here's Johny Srouji: Apple's newest executive pioneered company's custom A-series chips

After playing integral roles in two of Apple's most important product innovations — its custom A-series processors and the Touch ID fingerprint sensor — Johny Srouji has been rewarded with a new title that sees him reporting directly to CEO Tim Cook.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 18

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