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Rumor: TSMC expected to begin 5 nanometer chip production with A14 processor in second quarter

Apple chipmaker TSMC has apparently secured orders for its upcoming “A14” processor, which are slated for this year’s iPhones. The company is expected to manufacturing the chips in the second quarter according to industry insiders: The sources said Apple’s 5G mmWave handsets to be released in 2020 are reportedly to each carry at least three […]

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Apple begins accepting pre-orders for Apple Watch Series 5, iPad 7th Gen units

The Apple Watch Series 5 and iPad 7th Gen (or seventh-generation iPad) are now available for preorder, with the 2019 model iPhones becoming available for pre-order today. Apple Watch Series 5: This unit starts at 32GB of storage, and features an always-on display, a Compass app, and available in more finishes, colors, and materials, like […]

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Rumor: TSMC could switch to 5-nanometer production process for 2020 model iPhones

The rumor mill currently has it that Apple supplier TSMC could switch to a 5-nanometer process for its chip manufacturing on the 2020 model iPhones. The change is thought to be influenced by demands for 5G smartphones. TSMC CEO C.C. Wei told investors on Thursday that the company is a bit more aggressive on its […]

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iPhones to be able to scan Japanese ID cards’ NFC chips under iOS 13

This should be nifty if you’re living in Japan. iPhones running iOS 13 will be able to scan NFC chips in Japanese identity cards thanks to Apple’s inclusion of broader access to NFC chips via third-party apps. As a result, Japanese citizens will be able to scan their identity cards, storing the information on their […]

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Chip manufacturer TSMC begins mass production of “A13” processor for next-gen iPhones

Apple supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co has apparently begun production of its next iPhone System-on-Chip processor, the “A13,” prior to Apple’s anticipated iPhone refresh in September. Firms in the iPhone supply chain are expected to be working to produce components in preparation for assembly of the latest iPhone models at this time of year. According to an […]