TSMC 2nm processor won't arrive until the iPhone 18 Pro
Despite previous reports that Apple's iPhone 17 Pro would get TSMC's latest 2nm processor, a new claim says mass production will not be ready until the end of 2025.
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William Gallagher
TSMC gearing up for iPhone 17 A19 chip production with 2-nanometer test
Apple's chip partner is about to start trial production of chips using a 2-nanometer fabrication process, ahead of making the A19 chip destined for the iPhone 17.
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Malcolm Owen
Apple is expecting big iPhone 16 sales, based on chip orders
Apple has reportedly increased its chip order with TSMC, one that apparently puts both the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models on the A18 chip.
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Taiwan press talks up iffy rumor about a new local Apple datacenter
Taiwan press venues are circulating rumors of a new Apple datacenter coming that don't appear to be based on anything, making claims of a $14 billion benefit to the country's economy questionable, at best.
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If China invades Taiwan, TSMC can wreck Apple's chip production line remotely
As saber-rattling about a Chinese invasion of Taiwan grows, two Apple suppliers have confirmed that they can scuttle chip production lines from outside the country, should the need arise.
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Apple wants all of TSMC's 2nm chips, so they sent Jeff Williams in secret
Apple is preparing to start the production of chips using a 2-nanometer process, and sent COO Jeff Williams to Taiwan with a view to securing the first batch.
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Worker killed in blast at TSMC's Arizona construction site
A worker has died after being caught in an explosion at the Arizona site where iPhone processor manufacturer TSMC is building a new plant — and has previously been accused of using dangerous construction methods.
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Arizona TSMC facility continues to fight cultural battles, rising costs & logistical hurdles
Apple chip partner TSMC faces significant barriers that impede the Arizona chip fabrication facility's progress, and the culture clash between American and Taiwanese employees doesn't seem to be getting batter.
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Andrew Orr
Apple Silicon might get used for AI chips in server farms
A new rumor claims that Apple will use TSMC's 3nm technology for an AI server processor that it is designing alongside its iPhone and Mac chips.
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Wesley Hilliard
