Apple Silicon supplier TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, is planning to increase prices for both its cutting-edge and mature…
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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…
Trump admin secures record $265 billion TSMC investment in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, adding 4 new facilities for total of 12
In a major boost to American domestic manufacturing, the Trump admin today announced that TSMC is committing an additional $100 billion…
Apple supplier TSMC Q2 profit jumps 77% to record high, far surpassing expectations
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), a major Apple supplier and the world’s largest contract chipmaker, has reported…
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…
President Trump reveals Apple-Intel domestic partnership, boosting American chip stocks
Following President Donald Trump’s announcement that “Apple has agreed to work with Intel to design and build its Chips in America,” chip…
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 inks ‘preliminary chip-making agreement’ with Intel: A major step in American semiconductor revival
Apple and Intel have struck a preliminary agreement under which Intel will manufacture some of the chips that power Apple devices…
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 faces ‘massive dilemma’ with hot-selling hit MacBook Neo
Apple is in discussions with its suppliers over a welcome dilemma: surging demand for the MacBook Neo has far exceeded expectations…
Apple adds new partners Bosch, Cirrus Logic, TDK, and Qnity Electronics to its American Manufacturing Program
Apple today announced new members of its American Manufacturing Program (AMP), expanding the company’s long-standing commitment…
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…
Nvidia overtakes Apple as TSMC’s top customer, ending years of priority access for Apple Silicon
Apple, long the dominant force behind TSMC’s growth through its exclusive chip production deals, is now facing a dramatic shift 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…
Intel expected to start shipping Apple’s lowest-tier M processors as early as 2027 – Ming-Chi Kuo
There have always been rumors in the market about Intel becoming a supplier of advanced processes for Apple, but this rumor has always…
Apple’s iPhone leaps into 3nm while Android peddlers face 20% chip price hike
In a stark reminder of the semiconductor industry’s relentless march toward smaller, more powerful chips, Apple’s latest iPhone 17 series…
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…
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…
Nvidia invests $5 billion in beleaguered Intel
On Thursday, Nvidia announced a $5 billion investment in Intel, bolstering the struggling U.S. chipmaker shortly after the Trump admin…
President Trump to impose tariffs on semiconductor imports from firms not moving production to America
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that his administration will impose tariffs on semiconductor imports from companies…
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…
Trump administration is not eyeing equity stakes in TSMC, Micron – White House official
The Trump administration is exploring equity stakes in companies receiving 2022 CHIPS Act funding, but has no plans to do so for major…
Taiwanese authorities detain three over alleged theft of TSMC chip secrets
Taiwanese authorities detained three individuals suspected of stealing trade secrets from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC)…
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 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’s American expansion plans advance; CEO cites ‘warm’ talks with President Trump
TSMC reaffirmed the company’s commitment to America and highlighted productive discussions with American President Donald Trump…
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…
Apple Silicon supplier TSMC’s revenue jumped 48% in April
Apple Silicon supplier TSMC’s April revenue surged 48%, reflecting electronics companies’ rush to secure critical components…
TSMC breaks ground on third Arizona chip fab marking 100th day of Trump admin
Major Apple supplier TSMC on Tuesday hosted U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick in Phoenix where the company broke ground…
Major Apple supplier TSMC to start producing cutting-edge A14 chip tech in 2028
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
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
On Monday, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s leading chipmaker and Apple Silicon supplier, announced…
Major Apple supplier TSMC says investment in America driven by customer demand
TSMC, the Taiwanese semiconductor giant, is ramping up its U.S. investments due to strong demand from American customers…
President Trump and TSMC announce new $100 billion plan to build five new factories in America
Alongside President Trump, TSMC CEO C.C. Wei revealed that the company intends to invest an extra $100 billion in America…
Apple Silicon M5 chips reportedly now in mass production
Reports out of South Korea indicate that Apple’s M5 Silicon chips have entered mass production, a development that aligns with expectations…
