'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. AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 146
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 14 years ago 63
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. AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 14
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. AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 61
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 14 years ago 67
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 14 years ago 45
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 14 years ago 56
Apple said to sign foundry agreement with TSMC for A6, A7 processors Apple is said to have finalized an agreement with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. that could see the foundry produce Apple's next two generations of processors. Josh Ong 14 years ago 20
Apple lining up A6 CPU suppliers for 2012 iPad, iPhone Apple is said to be already meeting with chip suppliers as it looks toward production of its next-generation "A6" mobile processor in 2012. Katie Marsal 14 years ago 54
Intel also hearing rumors Apple testing MacBooks based on own A-series chip An Intel executive said this week it would be foolish to ignore reports that Apple is considering switching some of its Macs away from Intel's mainstream processors and towards its own A-series of mobile chips because it's been hearing the same rumors. Sam Oliver 14 years ago 130
Apple begins trial production of A6 processor set to launch in 2012 Apple's next-generation A6 processor, expected to arrive in future versions of the iPad and iPhone, is said to have gone into trial production ahead of a launch expected in the first half of 2012. Katie Marsal 14 years ago 44
Apple seen merging iOS, Mac OS X with custom A6 chip in 2012 Apple is looking to merge its iOS and Mac OS X operating systems into one unified platform for applications and cloud services as soon as next year starting with the MacBook Air, one Wall Street analyst believes. AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 186
TSMC initiates trial manufacturing of Apple's next-gen A6 chips - report According to a new report, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company has begun trial production of Apple's next-generation A6 processors, lending credence to rumors that the iPhone maker is moving orders away from supplier and rival Samsung. Josh Ong 14 years ago 14
Apple rumored to move production of custom 'A6' chip away from Samsung in 2012 Apple is rumored to further distance itself from its rival Samsung starting with the "A6" chip in 2012, when the iPhone maker will allegedly transition production of its custom ARM chips to a new chipmaker. Sam Oliver 14 years ago 67
Apple planning for new MacBook Airs in July, A6 processor in 2012, and 15M iPhone 5s Apple's component suppliers have begun taking the necessary steps to begin volume production of new MacBook Airs next month as rumors swirl over which firm will secure a deal to manufacture the company's next-generation mobile processor, dubbed the A6. Sam Oliver 14 years ago 48
