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Rumor: Apple takes on TSMC’s 3-nanometer build for upcoming A-Series, M-Series processors

Per industry sources, Apple has ordered TSMC’s initial production of chips built via a 3-nanometer process for both its iOS and Apple Silicon devices. Previous reports had indicated that TSMC was close to finalizing its new 3-nanometer process, a new report says that Apple has placed an order for its M-series and A-series processors using […]

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Rumor: FoxConn to take on additional MacBook Pro orders in 2018, no plans for a major update this year

It looks like Apple could be using assembly partner FoxConn for an increased production of its MacBook Pro notebooks. A current rumor from the upstream supply chain states that while Apple may not be planning a major update to its MacBook Pro notebook line this year, Apple will be shifting a major portion of its […]

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Rumor: Verizon to announce revised calling plans, higher data caps, increased prices

Verizon’s assorted data plans will likely be seeing data cap improvements alongside increased price points come tomorrow. The wireless company is expected to announce the changes alongside access to unlimited usage through a new feature dubbed ‘Safety Mode’, rollover data options, and more. A number of current plans are expected to increase by $5 making […]

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Intel Core M processor reviewed, results look favorable

If you’re curious as to the specs and benchmarks of Intel’s new Core M processor, which will be finding its way into the new 12-inch MacBook, the cool cats at AnandTech have gone bananas with a series of tests. The Core M processor, which runs on 4.5 watts of power, features two cores and hyperthreading. […]

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Intel launches Broadwell Core M processor, chip could find its way into rumored 12-inch MacBook Air notebooks

Intel’s next generation of processors won’t ship until early 2015, but there’s some interesting news on the processor that could wind up in the 12-inch MacBook Pro notebook. Per MacRumors, the company began shipping some ultra low-power Broadwell chips known as Core M a couple of months ago. These chips are designed to run at […]