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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 theĀ latest iPhone modelsĀ at this time of year. According to an […]

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TSMC looks to make $25 billion investment towards manufacturing A-series chips

Although both TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and Samsung are vying to be the primary chip supplier to Apple, TSMC has reportedly invested $25 billion to produce the next A-series chips on a 5-nanometer process. No timeframe has been announced for the investment. TSMC has been the exclusive supplier of the A-series chips since 2009, […]

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Rumor: Samsung wins contract to produce A9 processor chip for next-gen iPhones

Samsung will apparently be producing the A9 processor for Apple. A report released on Thursday confirmed that Apple is contracting Samsung to manufacture A-series processors expected for inclusion in next-generation iPhone handsets. Citing sources close to the story, Samsung is slated to fabricate Apple’s forthcoming system on chip design, potentially dubbed “A9,” bound for this […]

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Rumor: Samsung snags 75% of Apple’s A9 processor orders

Apple and Samsung may have their ongoing legal squabbles, but that doesn’t stop them from making el dinero. Per AppleInsider and the Maeil Business Insider, Samsung has won a huge percentage of orders for the production of Apple’s next-generation “A9” system-on-a-chip, variations of which are expected to power this year’s iOS device lineup, according to […]