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Kuo: 2024 MacBooks and iPads to Feature 3nm Chips, But Demand Might Fall Below Expectations

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Kuo: 2024 MacBooks and iPads to Feature 3nm Chips, But Demand Might Fall Below Expectations Apple plans to release new MacBooks and iPads with 3nm chips in 2024, but demand for the devices might be “below expectations” due to a “lack of growth drivers,” according to research shared today by supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo explained in a blog post on Medium:Apple’s 3nm demand for 2024 would be below expectations. In 2023, Apple’…

Mac Rumors 1.3k 2023-11-07

Kuo: iPhone 15 Pro Overheating Issues Likely Due to Thermal Compromises, Not 3nm Node

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Kuo: iPhone 15 Pro Overheating Issues Likely Due to Thermal Compromises, Not 3nm Node Complaints about heat issues with the iPhone 15 Pro models are not related to TSMC’s 3-nanometer node that was used for the A17 Pro chip, according to well-respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo says that overheating could be caused by “compromises made in the thermal system design” that allowed Apple to cut down on the weight of the ‌iPhone…

Mac Rumors 853 2023-11-04

Apple to Buy TSMC’s Entire Supply of 3nm Chips for 2023

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Apple to Buy TSMC’s Entire Supply of 3nm Chips for 2023 Apple will receive all of TSMC’s first-generation 3-nanometer process chips this year for upcoming iPhones, Macs, and iPads, according to industry sources cited by DigiTimes. As early as May, Apple was known to have booked nearly 90% of the Taiwanese pure-play foundry for its upcoming next-gen devices. However, Apple is now projected to take 10…

Mac Rumors 122 2023-08-29

TSMC Not Charging Apple for Defective 3nm Chips Ahead of iPhone 15 Pro Introduction

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TSMC Not Charging Apple for Defective 3nm Chips Ahead of iPhone 15 Pro Introduction Chip supplier TSMC has taken the unusual step of not charging Apple for defective 3nm chips ahead of the introduction of the iPhone 15 Pro and the A17 Bionic chip, The Information reports. The ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ is widely rumored to feature the A17 Bionic chip – Apple’s first chip manufactured with a ‌3nm‌ fabrication process. The ‌3nm‌ node allow…

Mac Rumors 146 2023-08-08

MacBook Pro With 3nm Chip Reportedly Launching Later This Year

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MacBook Pro With 3nm Chip Reportedly Launching Later This Year Apple plans to release a new MacBook Pro with an upgraded chip manufactured with TSMC’s advanced 3nm process in the third quarter of 2023, according to a preview of an upcoming DigiTimes report shared today. “Apple’s next-generation MacBook Pro slated for launch in the third quarter will feature 3nm processors, according to industry sources,” t…

Mac Rumors 175 2023-07-18