Leak backs up obvious news that Apple is designing 2nm processors
With chip manufacturer TSMC's 2 nanometer foundry technology nearly ready, a new — and obvious — leak says that Apple is already designing iPhone processors using it.
TSMC
William Gallagher
M4 and A18 Apple Silicon rumored to get more powerful Neural Engines for iOS 18 AI features
A supply chain report suggests Apple's next generation of processors will have more Neural Engine cores for more efficient operation of AI introduced in iOS 18.
Wesley Hilliard
Massive $53B US chip fund grant announcements expected within weeks
Apple chip partner TSMC may soon benefit from the 2022 Chips Act, with the $53 billion grant pool expected to be tapped within the coming weeks.
Malcolm Owen
Apple to get TSMC's initial 2nm capacity, says obvious report
A new rumor suggests that Apple has already queued up for the majority of TSMC's early 2nm production, but it is perhaps the most obvious report to come out of the supply chain yet.
TSMC's second Arizona plant may not open until 2028
Apple's iPhone processor manufacturer TSMC has announced that it expects its second Arizona plant will be delayed by up to two years — and may no longer produced the promised 3-nanometer chips.
Apple will sustain chip order volume, but TSMC will have a tough quarter anyway
TSMC is expected to announce a 23% drop in profit for the fourth quarter, but analysts say Apple will continue to keep its orders "steady" for the immediate future.
TSMC makes up for falling iPhone demand with AI processors
AppliPhonee's chip manufacturer TSMC has reported better than expected revenues for Q4 2023, and says it's due to AI causing increased demand for high-performance processors.
iPhone 17 Pro will get TSMC's first 2nm chips
TSMC is competing against Intel and Samsung to bring out crucial 2-nanometer chips for their clients, with TSMC on track to provide Apple the technology for the iPhone 17 Pro in 2025.
Apple's US chip manufacturing pipeline just got a big boost
Apple and manufacturing partner Amkor have announced that a new chip packaging foundry will be built very near the Arizona TSMC foundry, simplifying Apple Silicon production in the US.
Mike Wuerthele
Evan Selleck
Andrew Orr
