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Intel’s AI chip boom sparks rally; Apple deal rumors add extra buzz
Intel forecast stronger-than-expected third-quarter revenue and profit on Thursday, fueled by surging demand for its data-center CPUs amid…
Apple Silicon supplier TSMC to raise chipmaking prices by up to 10% in 2027
Apple Silicon supplier TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, is planning to increase prices for both its cutting-edge and mature…
Taiwan indicts former TSMC deputy manager for alleged theft of national core technology trade secrets intended for China
Taiwanese prosecutors on Monday indicted a former deputy manager at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) for…
Apple reportedly pursuing AI chip company acquisitions
Apple is quietly shopping for AI chip companies. The company has been approaching chip startups and consulting with bankers about potential…
Apple skips M6 Pro/Max, fast-tracks AI-focused M7 chips; Touchscreen MacBook Pro looms
Apple is making one of the biggest changes yet to its Apple Silicon roadmap for Macs. The company is prioritizing on-device AI performance…
TSMC’s record Q2 revenue surge highlights AI boom and Apple’s strategic chip partnership
According to the company’s latest report, Apple Silicon-supplier TSMC posted second-quarter revenue of approximately T$1.27 trillion…
Apple skips high-end M6 Chips, jumps straight to AI-focused M7 Pro, Max, and Ultra in major Apple Silicon strategy shift
In a surprising departure from its usual playbook, Apple is overhauling its Apple Silicon roadmap. The company will release a base M6 chip…
Apple’s Intel chip partnership is a strategic win for American manufacturing, but years from reality, analysts say
Apple is turning to Intel for custom chips in a move that bolsters U.S. efforts to rebuild domestic semiconductor production, but analysts…
Intel launches production of advanced 18A-P chip node, moves closer to potential Apple foundry deal
Intel has officially begun production of its most advanced chip process technology yet — the 18A-P node — marking a significant…
TSMC CEO signals unwavering AI demand surge; what it means for Apple’s chip supply and roadmap
TSMC remains the foundational partner powering Apple’s most advanced silicon, from A-series chips in iPhones to M-series processors in Macs…
Apple tests Intel for low-end/legacy iPhone, iPad, and Mac chips
In a detailed new analysis shared on X, longtime Apple supply-chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has provided the clearest picture yet of Apple’s…
Apple eyes using Intel, Samsung to build Apple Silicon chips in America
In a notable development that could reshape Apple’s long-standing semiconductor supply chain, the company is holding early-stage…
TSMC plans to open chip packaging plant in Arizona by 2029
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) plans to open a chip packaging plant in Arizona by 2029, an executive told…
Apple Silicon supplier TSMC Q1 profit jumps 58% to record, beats expectations
Apple Silicon supplier TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, posted a 58% jump in first-quarter net profit on Thursday, beating…
Apple approves third-party drivers for AMD and Nvidia eGPUs on Apple Silicon Macs
Apple has reportedly signed drivers for both AMD and Nvidia eGPUs, finally enabling them to work on Apple Silicon Macs…
Apple’s MacBook Neo is a true game-changer
Apple doesn’t need AI to disrupt the market, and the company’s competitors know this. The launch of the MacBook Neo will prove it…
Big leap in Apple Silicon: M5 Pro, M5 Max fuse chiplets, add third core design
Apple today unveiled the M5 Pro and M5 Max, the latest additions to the M5 family. Traditionally, Pro and Max variants simply scale up…
Apple debuts powerful M5 Pro and M5 Max systems on a chip
Apple today announced M5 Pro and M5 Max, the world’s most advanced chips for pro laptops, powering the new MacBook Pro. The chips are…
Apple to buy 100 million Made-in-America chips from TSMC Arizona this year
Apple will purchase well over 100 million chips from TSMC’s Arizona facility this year, a significant increase from 2025 volumes as the…
Apple Silicon supplier TSMC expands AI chip production to Japan
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Apple Silicon supplier and the world’s leading chipmaker, is expanding production…
Apple eyes Intel partnership for future iPhone chips
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
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’
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
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
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!’
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world’s top contract chipmaker and a key Apple supplier, announced on…
