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Apple eyes Intel partnership for future iPhone chips

Friday, January 23, 2026 11:44 amFriday, January 23, 20261 Comment

Analyst Jeff Pu of GF Securities has reiterated his forecast that Intel could begin manufacturing chips for select iPhone models as early as…

Major Apple supplier TSMC boosts U.S. footprint with Arizona land purchase, driving total $165 billion investment

Friday, January 16, 2026 9:04 amNo Comments

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chipmaker and a major Apple supplier, has completed…

Apple chip chief Srouji tells staff he’s not leaving ‘anytime soon’

Monday, December 8, 2025 12:54 pm4 Comments

Johny Srouji, who oversees Apple’s chip division, had discussed leaving the company, Srouji subsequently told staff in a memo that he’s…

Apple may use Intel to fabricate some iPhone chips by 2028

Friday, December 5, 2025 4:36 pm3 Comments

Intel is now anticipated to secure a supply agreement with Apple for certain non-Pro iPhone chips as early as 2028. This would build on…

Speed tests show Apple’s custom Wi-Fi chip gives the iPhone 17 a measurable boost

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 3:00 pmTuesday, November 18, 2025No Comments

According to Ookla’s latest Speedtest Intelligence analysis, Apple’s in-house N1 networking chip—integrating Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and…

As Apple Silicon turns 5, Apple VP says ‘the Mac has never been better!’

Monday, November 17, 2025 5:05 pmMonday, November 17, 20253 Comments

The fifth anniversary of Apple silicon marks a significant milestone, with the M1 chip’s debut this month (November 10, 2020), kickstarting…

Apple M5 destroys Snapdragon X2 Elite, breezes past AMD’s 9950X3D in early benchmarks

Friday, October 17, 2025 5:26 pm3 Comments

Apple this week unveiled its M5 chip which delivers the next big leap in AI performance and advances to nearly every aspect of the chip…

M5 MacBook Pro benchmarks post impressive leap over the M4

Friday, October 17, 2025 11:21 am2 Comments

The first benchmark results for the upcoming M5-powered MacBook Pro have surfaced online, and they indicate impressive performance gains…

Apple Silicon supplier TSMC’s third-quarter profit jumps 39.1% to record

Thursday, October 16, 2025 9:12 am1 Comment

TSMC, the world’s largest manufacturer of advanced chips and a key supplier to Apple Silicon, upgraded its full-year revenue outlook…

Apple’s new M5 chip boosts AI, graphics in MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 4:33 pmWednesday, October 15, 20251 Comment

Apple today announced M5, delivering the next big leap in AI performance and advances to nearly every aspect of the chip. Built using…

Apple debuts its M5 chip, the next big leap in AI performance for Apple Silicon

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 11:15 amNo Comments

Apple today announced M5, delivering the next big leap in AI performance and advances to nearly every aspect of the chip. Built using…

Major Apple supplier TSMC’s third-quarter revenue rose 30% YoY

Thursday, October 9, 2025 8:55 amNo Comments

Major Apple Silicon supplier TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, reported on Thursday third-quarter revenue rose 30% year-over-year…

Qualcomm adopts Arm’s v9 architecture

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 2:02 pmWednesday, October 1, 2025No Comments

The decision at least partially settles a question of whether and how Qualcomm would continue to work with Arm technology, following…

Taiwan charges three in TSMC trade secret theft investigation

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 4:04 pmWednesday, August 27, 2025No Comments

Prosecutors have charged three individuals with allegedly stealing trade secrets from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.…

Apple secures half of TSMC’s cutting-edge 2nm chip capacity

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 2:02 pmWednesday, August 27, 2025No Comments

Chipmaker TSMC, a major Apple supplier, is expected to begin full-scale production of cutting-edge 2nm chips by late this year, with Apple…

Apple is ready to open its wallet to catch up in AI – CEO Cook

Monday, August 4, 2025 9:04 amMonday, August 4, 20252 Comments

Apple CEO Tim Cook announced on Thursday that the iPhone maker is prepared to increase spending to compete in artificial intelligence…

Apple, Nvidia partner Arm Holdings sets up after 217% surge

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 2:00 pmTuesday, July 22, 20252 Comments

Arm Holdings shares have tripled since they started trading on the Nasdaq in September 2023 at an initial offering price of $51…

Apple Silicon supplier TSMC to speed up construction of American chip plants by ‘several quarters’

Thursday, July 17, 2025 11:01 amThursday, July 17, 20251 Comment

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) says it is speeding up construction of its second and third plants in Arizona…

Apple’s hardware chief eyes using AI to design Apple Silicon chips

Thursday, June 19, 2025 10:20 am4 Comments

Apple aims to use generative AI to accelerate custom chip design for its devices, according to Johny Srouji, senior vice president…

Apple’s 2nm A20 chip will sport new packaging breakthrough

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 9:18 am3 Comments

Apple’s next-generation A20 chip, leveraging TSMC’s second-gen 2nm process (N2), will be smaller, more power-efficient, and positioned…

Major Apple supplier TSMC to open chip design center in Munich

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 5:22 pmNo Comments

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world’s top contract chipmaker and a key Apple supplier, announced on…

Apple Silicon supplier TSMC’s revenue jumped 48% in April

Friday, May 9, 2025 9:02 am1 Comment

Apple Silicon supplier TSMC’s April revenue surged 48%, reflecting electronics companies’ rush to secure critical components…

Apple developing specialized chips for new Macs, AI servers, and smart glasses

Thursday, May 8, 2025 2:01 pmNo Comments

Apple’s silicon design team is developing advanced chips to power upcoming devices, including its debut smart glasses, enhanced Macs…

Major Apple supplier TSMC to start producing cutting-edge A14 chip tech in 2028

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 3:03 pm1 Comment

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) will launch its advanced A14 fabrication process in 2028, reinforcing its leadership…

Major Apple supplier TSMC’s profit surges 60% in Q1, beats forecasts

Thursday, April 17, 2025 8:58 amNo Comments

TSMC, a major Apple supplier and the world’s largest contract chipmaker, posted a 60% jump in first-quarter net profit on Thursday…

Apple Silicon supplier TSMC affirms commitment to Taiwan with new domestic fab

Monday, March 31, 2025 2:02 pmMonday, March 31, 2025No Comments

On Monday, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s leading chipmaker and Apple Silicon supplier, announced…

Apple’s $500 billion investment in America focused on AI servers

Thursday, March 6, 2025 4:41 pmNo Comments

CNBC’s Steve Kovach reports on Apple’s $500 billion investment in America, which is focused on AI server production…

Major Apple supplier TSMC says investment in America driven by customer demand

Thursday, March 6, 2025 9:04 am1 Comment

TSMC, the Taiwanese semiconductor giant, is ramping up its U.S. investments due to strong demand from American customers…

Not every generation of Apple Silicon will get an ‘Ultra’ chip

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 1:09 pmWednesday, March 5, 20255 Comments

Why is high-end Mac Studio getting an M3 Ultra instead of an M4 Ultra, Apple said not every Apple Silicon generation will get an “Ultra” chip…

Apple to invest more than half a trillion dollars, add 20,000 jobs in America over the next four years

Monday, February 24, 2025 8:58 amMonday, February 24, 20258 Comments

Apple on Monday announced its largest-ever spend commitment, with plans to spend and invest more than half a trillion dollars in America…

Apple Silicon M5 chips reportedly now in mass production

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 1:01 pmWednesday, February 5, 20255 Comments

Reports out of South Korea indicate that Apple’s M5 Silicon chips have entered mass production, a development that aligns with expectations…

Major Apple supplier TSMC’s revenue handily beats estimates

Friday, January 10, 2025 9:07 am1 Comment

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC)’s quarterly sales topped estimates, reinforcing investor hopes that the torrid pace of…

Major Apple supplier TSMC shares hit record high

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 10:17 am1 Comment

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) shares reached a record high on Tuesday, putting the world’s largest contract chipmaker…

Apple nears switch to in-house Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip

Friday, December 13, 2024 9:14 am1 Comment

Apple is set to further its self-reliance in chip manufacturing by developing its own Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chips. This strategic move will…

Pat Gelsinger, CEO of Beleaguered Intel, exits

Monday, December 2, 2024 11:40 am3 Comments

Beleaguered Intel on Monday announced that CEO Pat Gelsinger retired from the company after a 40-plus-year career and has…

Apple is ‘seriously considering’ Vision headset powered by your iPhone

Monday, November 4, 2024 4:18 pm4 Comments

Apple is exploring the development of a more affordable Vision Pro device. This new headset would rely on the iPhone for its processing power…

Apple said to dump Broadcom Wi-Fi for its own custom design next year

Thursday, October 31, 2024 11:14 amNo Comments

Apple is set to take another step towards self-reliance. The company is developing its own Wi-Fi 7 chips to replace Broadcom parts…

Apple introduces advanced M4 Pro and M4 Max chips

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 1:01 pmWednesday, October 30, 20241 Comment

Apple on Wednesday announced M4 Pro and M4 Max, two new chips that — along with M4 — bring far more power-efficient performance…

Major Apple supplier TSMC’s American chip production yields surpass Taiwan’s

Thursday, October 24, 2024 4:37 pm5 Comments

Major Apple supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has achieved early production yields at its first plant in Arizona…

Apple’s 2025 iPads said to sport Apple-designed Wi-Fi chip

Thursday, September 19, 2024 5:15 pmFriday, September 20, 2024No Comments

Apple’s rumored in-house Wi-Fi chip might debut in devices as early as next year. The new custom-designed chip will…

Apple Silicon supplier TSMC breaks ground on €10 billion plant in Dresden, Germany

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 8:48 am1 Comment

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) broke ground in Dresden, Germany as it builds its first European plant amid growing…

Every Mac is getting an M4, but not all at the same time

Friday, August 16, 2024 2:02 pmFriday, August 16, 202412 Comments

Apple’s M4 chip, initially introduced in the iPad Pro, is set to supercharge the Mac lineup. Unlike previous M-series chips, the M4 will…

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