Apple's 64-bit A7 already powering advanced new audio, video features in apps and games

The debut of Apple's new 64-bit A7 Application Processor has been assailed by more than one industry figure insisting that the new chip isn't anything special, but a series of iOS developers are reporting huge performance gains and already using the new chip to accomplish "desktop class" tasks that were not previously possible on a mobile device.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 98

Apple partner Qualcomm pans iPhone 5s A7 CPU as 'gimmick,' yet hints at own 64-bit chip

A senior vice president for Apple supplier Qualcomm says the 64-bit A7 chip in Apple's iPhone 5s is more a marketing gimmick than a development that will lead to real consumer benefits, but at the same time appeared to hint that the chip maker is planning a future 64-bit processor of its own.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 172

Preliminary look at Apple's new A7 processor reveals new architecture, quad-core GPU

The team at Chipworks on Friday posted a tentative look at the iPhone 5s' A7 system-on-a-chip, finding a few changes from the previous A6 processor, including the addition of a mysterious SRAM cell never seen in A-series silicon.

Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 12

Samsung confirmed to be manufacturer of Apple's new A7 chip in iPhone 5s

Apple has once again turned to Samsung to manufacture its new 64-bit A7 processor that powers the flagship iPhone 5s, an analysis of the system-on-a-chip has confirmed.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 124

Inside Apple's 64-bit iOS 7 and the prospects for a 64-bit Android

Apple's shift to 64-bit mobile devices in iOS 7 came as a surprise, but the company's information outlined for developers indicates that the shift to 64-bit mobile apps will bring significant benefits in the short term, something Google's Android appears challenged to replicate even in the long term.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 234

Apple invites developers to submit 64-bit apps for iPhone 5s

Developers can now submit 64-bit third party applications for iPhone 5s, allowing their software to leverage the power made available with the new A7 processor and iOS 7 operating system.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 35

After its disastrous Exynos 5 Octa, Samsung may have lost Apple's A7 contract to TSMC

Apple has long been expected to move its A-series chip production from Samsung to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. This wasn't expected to happen before next year, but mounting evidence suggests TSMC may already be building the unprecedented 64-bit A7 inside the iPhone 5s.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 391

Apple's A7 SoC expected to be 20% more efficient, debut in 'iPhone 5S'

Along with predictions of a much rumored "iPhone 5S," KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo's note to investors on Thursday shed some light on Apple's new A-series system on a chip, expected to be called the "A7."

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 88

Rumor: Apple buys into chip fab, plans to build its own silicon

Apple may move beyond designing silicon and actually build its own mobile chips, rather than relying entirely on third-party suppliers like Samsung or TSMC, a new rumor claims.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 44

New photos of purported 'iPhone 5S' show possible Apple 'A7' chip

Apple will likely release the successor to its iPhone 5 in the fall of this year, and new images have emerged suggesting that the device may pack a next-generation "A7" next-generation processor when it debuts.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 52

Rumor: TSMC inks deal to build 20nm 'A8' chips for Apple starting this year

A new report claims that Apple and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. have actually sealed the deal on a three-year agreement to supply A-series chips for future iPhones and iPads.

Sam Oliver 12 years ago 53

Purported 'iPhone 5S' logic board has tweaked screw placement, lacks CPU

A shot of a logic board claimed to be from Apple's next-generation iPhone shows a design largely the same as the iPhone 5, though the screw hole has been placed in a new location.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 31

Samsung excluded from development of Apple's next-gen 'A7' chip - report

The growing rift between Samsung and Apple has led to Samsung being cut out of the development process of Apple's next-generation custom chips for the iPhone and iPad, according to a new report.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 57

Rumor: Apple's expiring chip contract with Samsung will lead to TSMC-built 'A7' chips

Apple's future "A7" chips for 2014's "iPhone 6" will be built by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. once the existing contract with Samsung expires, a new rumor claims.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 24

Rumor: Intel could land 10% of Apple's 'A7' chip orders

As Intel gets into the chip contracting business, the company could obtain as much as 10 percent of Apple's next-generation mobile chip orders, insiders believe.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 29

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