'A5X' CPU featured on purported Apple 'iPad 3' logic board
A picture that appears to show the logic board for Apple's next-generation iPad shows a system-on-a-chip labeled "A5X" rather than the "A6" processor that has been rumored.
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AppleInsider Staff
Doubts cast on likelihood of quad-core A6 CPU in third-gen iPad
A new report has countered rumors that the processor expected to power Apple's third-generation iPad will be a quad-core model, noting instead that the chip will still be dual-core, though with a "significantly more powerful" graphics processor.
Josh Ong
Apple's new Israel chip R&D center rumored to open by end of February
Apple is said to have received hundreds of resumes from engineers who are seeking employment at a new research and development center in Israel rumored to open by the end of February.
Samsung seeks $1B bond to expand Texas processor plant
Samsung is in talks with banks to acquire $1 billion to fund an expansion at its facility in Austin, Texas that is said to be the source of A5 processors powering the iPad 2 and iPhone 4S, and could possibly be the factory responsible for Apple's next generation A6 chip bound for the rumored iPad 3.
Mikey Campbell
CES: GPU candidates for Apple's next iPad, iPhone are 20 times more powerful
Imagination Technologies announced on Tuesday that its next-generation PowerVR Series6 GPU core family, which could find their way into Apple's future iPhones and iPads, will offer 20 times more performance than the current generation.
Apple television said to run on custom-built chips like iPhone, iPad
Rather than utilize off-the-shelf chips from a company such as Intel, Apple is expected to use its own custom-built chips like in the iPhone and iPad for its anticipated television set.
Sam Oliver
Apple allegedly planning semiconductor development center in Israel
In addition to its rumored purchase of Israel-based flash storage provider Anobit, Apple is also said to be planning to open a semiconductor development center in Israel.
Neil Hughes
Samsung to supply quad-core A6 CPU to Apple despite legal battle - report
Samsung is expected to remain the primary chip supplier for Apple and its anticipated next-generation A6 processor despite a bitter patent dispute between the two companies, according to a new report.
Slash Lane
Apple's Xcode supports quad-core ARM CPUs for future iPhones, iPads
Hidden inside Apple's Xcode developer tool is support for quad-core ARM CPUs, hinting at next-generation processors that will power Apple's future iPhones and iPads.
Katie Marsal
