TSMC seeks space in Taiwan to build next-generation chip fabrication plant

Apple chip manufacturing partner TSMC is in the early stages of planning a $15.7 billion microchip fabrication plant, in an effort to glean more business from from Apple and other companies needing advanced chip designs.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 8

Apple, TSMC reportedly ramping up 10nm chip mass production for use in future iPhones

Reports from China suggest that the major chip fabricators are all readying mass production of 10nm process processors, including Apple's manufacturing partner TSMC for multiple companies.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 9

Apple confirmed limiting iPhone 7 Qualcomm modem to keep performance on par with Intel chip

A follow-up report regarding iPhone 7 download speeds confirms Apple is indeed limiting the performance of Verizon/Sprint units with Qualcomm modems to keep parity with AT&T/T-Mobile versions running Intel's new communication package.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 45

Qualcomm to buy iPhone Apple Pay chip manufacturer NXP for $47 billion

The deal, if approved by regulators, will put the one-time manufacturer of the motion co-processor and the current supplier of the Apple Pay near-field communication chipset under Qualcomm's control.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 13

Qualcomm's iPhone 7 Plus modem beats Intel modem in areas with weak signal

The Qualcomm modem used in some versions of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus performs markedly better than the Intel one, at least where signal might be poor, according to research published on Thursday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 31

Apple supplier Qualcomm reports 18.6% earnings growth, jump in higher-end smartphone chip sales

Qualcomm reported strong quarterly earnings of $1.4 billion—an 18.6 percent increase over the year ago quarter—based on higher intellectual property licensing royalties, a jump in chip orders from China and guidance-exceeding MSM chip sales, indicating that the market for premium smartphones is continuing to grow faster than expected.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 6

Intel LTE modems to power AT&T version of Apple's 'iPhone 7' - report

Apple's next-generation handset will be a big win for chipmaker Intel, as the so-called "iPhone 7" series will reportedly ditch Qualcomm LTE modems for certain models, including AT&T in the U.S.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 23

Apple likely switching to different modem for 'iPhone 7,' Qualcomm CEO hints

Apple appears likely to switch away from Qualcomm modems for upcoming iPhones, at least in part, as suggested by comments from the latter company's CEO made during an earnings call.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 7

Apple captured 21% of smartphone processors, 31% of tablet CPUs in 2015

Although the smartphone and tablet processor markets actually declined year-over-year in 2015, Apple managed to capture large shares of both in 2015 simply manufacturing for its own devices, Strategy Analytics said in data released on Friday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 5

FCC greenlights further testing of LTE-U by Verizon & Qualcomm

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has approved additional testing of a cellular technology called LTE-U, controversial because it can operate over the same bands as Wi-Fi routers.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 1

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

This week on AppleInsider: Apple's corporate shakeup, next-gen iPhones and iPads, Apple Pay in China & more

News somehow managed to keep up the pace right before the Christmas break, with major seat changes at Apple and hints at future products, including new iPads and the so-called iPhone 7.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 2

Apple has taken over Qualcomm's IMOD Mirasol display lab in Taiwan

Apple is now operating a top secret production laboratory in Longtan, Taiwan, formerly run by Qualcomm to develop a unique, low-power display technology known as IMOD, or Interferometric Modulator Display.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 29

Apple R&D spending is a fraction of other major American tech companies

Apple spent just 3.5 percent — $8.1 billion — of its 2015 revenues on research and development, proportionately far less than peers like Google and Facebook in the American tech landscape.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 31

Qualcomm still modem supplier for 'iPhone 6s,' but could cede some orders to Intel in 2017, rumor says

Qualcomm is still the only official modem supplier for new iPhones shipping next month, although Intel could start taking up orders in 2017, a report said on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 5

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