Apple plans to use latest chip technology by Taiwan TSMC in iPhones, Macs

The chipmaker controls about 54% of the global market for contractually produced chips, and supplies firms including Apple and Qualcomm.

The chipmaker controls about 54% of the global market for contractually produced chips, and supplies firms including Apple and Qualcomm.

Apple Inc. plans to use an updated version of Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC’s latest chip production technology in iPhones and MacBooks next year, Nikkei Asia newspaper reported on Wednesday.

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The A17 mobile processor, which is currently under development, will be mass-produced using TSMC’s N3E chipmaking technology, which is expected to be available in the second half of next year, the report cites people familiar with the matter. Has been said.

A17 will be used in Premium entry in the iPhone lineup Slated for release in 2023, it added.

The chipmaker controls about 54% of the global market for contractually produced chips, supplying firms including Apple and Qualcomm Inc.

Apple and TSMC did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment.