Apple makes 'last-minute decision' to use TSMC for 30% of 'A9' chip orders for next iPhone

Facing poor yield rates from chipmaker GlobalFoundries, Apple has apparently made an eleventh-hour call as it solidifies its supply chain for the next-generation iPhone, opting to award nearly a third of "A9" chip orders to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 49

Force Touch for iPhone expected to bring about most significant change yet to iOS user interface

Apple may name this year's iPhone upgrade the "iPhone 7," instead of the "iPhone 6s," because the addition of Force Touch input will represent such a significant change to the user interface, according to one well-connected insider.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 75

Rumor: Apple may limit Force Touch to the next-gen 'iPhone 6s Plus'

If Apple's pressure-sensing Force Touch technology does make its way to the next generation of iPhones, a new report from Taiwan suggests that it may be exclusive to the so-called "iPhone 6s Plus."

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 23

'iPhone 6s' said to ship with 2GB of RAM, Apple leaning toward including Apple SIM

Apple's 2015 iPhone update will purportedly add some features introduced in the iPad Air 2 last year, including an upgrade to 2 gigabytes of RAM and the possibility of pre-installing the Apple SIM, giving users the ability to select a carrier on their own out of the box.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 87

Sources: Apple's 2015 'iPhone 6s' models to gain Force Touch but no dual-camera system

Apple's 2015 family of iPhones are expected to adopt features first introduced in other Apple products, such as the dynamic Force Touch input found on the Apple Watch, but won't include a recently-rumored multi-camera system, AppleInsider has been advised.

Kasper Jade 11 years ago 90

Rumor: Samsung tapped to supply DRAM for 'A9' chip in Apple's next iPhone

In a deal said to be worth billions of dollars, Samsung will allegedly provide at least half of the dynamic random access memory used in the processor for Apple's 2015 iPhone update, according to a new rumor.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 57

Apple's next iPhone to include updated Touch ID sensor for safer, superior Apple Pay experience

The Touch ID fingerprint sensor will get an upgrade this year with Apple's next-generation iPhone, according to well-connected insider Ming-Chi Kuo, who said on Tuesday that the new model will improve the Apple Pay experience with fewer reading errors.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 64

Rumor: Apple to again stay out of megapixel race with 8MP camera in 'iPhone 6s'

Apple has historically downplayed the significance of megapixels in measuring image quality, and the company may stick to that approach once again later this year with another 8-megapixel camera in its next-generation iPhone, according to a new rumor.

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 86

Apple affirmed to return to Samsung for 14nm 'A9' chips for next iPhones, iPads

Yet another publication has reported that Apple will once again rely on Samsung for its next generation of A-series processors, returning to a fierce rival rather than expanding its relationship with TSMC.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 34

Apple's 'iPhone 6s' again rumored to feature 'Force Touch', 2GB RAM

For the second time in as many days, a report from Asia claims that Apple plans to bring the "Force Touch" technology from the Apple Watch to the next-generation iPhone and double the forthcoming handset's built-in RAM to 2 gigabytes.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 47

Rumor: Apple's 'iPhone 6s' could ship with dual-lens camera, 'Force Touch'

With over half a year remaining before Apple is expected to unveil its next-generation iPhone, a fresh rumor out of Taiwan suggests that the company may be considering a new dual-lens camera system and the addition of "Force Touch," the pressure-sensitive touch technology set to be introduced in the Apple Watch.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 78

Supply chain rumor contradicts claims of new 4-inch iPhone in 2015

The likelihood of a new or revised 4-inch iPhone remains uncertain, as even rumors from Apple's supply chain disagree about whether the company will continue to build new devices in the smaller form factor.

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 50

Rumor: Apple considering return to 4-inch form factor in 2015 with 'iPhone 6s mini'

Though Apple moved on from the 4-inch screen size this year with the launch of the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus, the company may return to that form factor next year with a new low-end handset, a new report claims.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 244

Rumor: Samsung begins building first 'A9' chips for Apple with 14nm process

After Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reportedly built the majority of A8 chips for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, Apple is said to have begun turning back to Samsung for its next-generation "A9" processor, which is expected to power the company's 2015 iPhone lineup.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 57

Rumor: Apple Watch set to begin mass production in January

A questionable rumor out of Taiwan claims that Apple and manufacturing partner Quanta Computer are gearing up to begin mass production of the Apple Watch in January, and will manufacture a total of 24 million units in the first year.

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 89

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