Apple could do without Qualcomm's wireless modems in iPhones as soon as 2022.
Kuo: Apple could complete 5G modem development by 2022 or 2023
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Chipmaker Broadcom extends its supply deal with Apple for another two years
Broadcom today announced a renewal of its supply deal with Apple for another two years.
A unique look at how Apple is testing its own iPhone processors against hacking
Apple under Tim Cook's leadership has turned protecting user privacy into one of its missions. The company takes a holistic approach to security and privacy that starts at the semiconductor level. British publication Independent today published a rare insight into a secretive facility on Apple's campus in which expensive machines are abusing in-house designed chips to see whether they can withstand hacking and whatever other types of assault anyone might try on them when they make their way into new iPhones.
An in-depth look into Apple’s frustrations with Intel’s modems
The Information today ran a lengthy story with some interesting insider's perspective on how Apple has become frustrated with Intel's iPhone modems during its legal spat with Qualcomm.
2020 iPhones could be powered by a smaller, faster 5-nanometre processor
TSMC, the world's top semiconductor foundry, announced today that it's five-nanometre technology that benefits from process simplification provided by extreme ultraviolet lithography is now available and in preliminary risk production.
2020 iPhone to see another miniaturization leap as TSMC is said to build 5nm A14 Bionic chips
2018's A12 Bionic filed as the world's first seven-nanometer mobile processor, and it still smokes competition! But iPhones due in 2020 may give would-be iPhone killers another pause. According to sources, Apple's tentatively named "A14 Bionic" chip powering 2020 handsets will be fabricated on TSMC's cutting-edge five-nanometer process technology.
Intel officials expect custom Apple chips in Macs as soon as next year
Following Bloomberg's reporting on Apple's plan to let developers bring universal apps that can run across iPhones, iPads and Macs by 2021, Axios is now reporting that the Mac platform should transition to bespoke in-house designed ARM-based chips beginning in 2020.
Apple accelerates in-house modem development ahead of 5G iPhone
In December, Bloomberg said Apple could release a 5G iPhone in 2020. While chip maker Intel already has a 5G modem suitable for the Apple smartphone, Apple has now doubled-down on in-house modem development by restructuring some of its hardware teams.
Apple’s chip wizard Johny Srouji is allegedly being considered for the CEO job at Intel
Johny Srouji, Senior Vice President of Hardware Technologies at Apple, is allegedly one of the semiconductor experts on Intel's list of potential candidates for the CEO job.
Does your Mac have Apple T2 Security Chip? Here’s how to find out!
Certain Mac models take advantage of a second-generation Apple security chip called T2. Without it, you won't enjoy advanced secure boot capabilities, hardware-accelerated flash storage encryption, or other perks. Some Mac computers have the Apple T2 Security Chip, while others do not.
In this brief step-by-step tutorial, iDownloadBlog will show you how to identify Mac models with the Apple T2 chip.
Intel unveils its first 5G modem that could power 2020 iPhone
Intel today announced their very first 5G baseband processor.
2018 iPad Pro to rock an improved A12X chip with a faster GPU for more powerful graphics
Now that a Chinese regulatory filing has all but confirmed a new iPad-focused Apple media event this month, fresh new details pertaining to the upcoming refresh continue trickling in on an almost daily basis. According to Brazilian iOS developer Guilherme Rambo, the 2018 iPad Pro refresh will include a new Apple-designed A12X Bionic system-on-a-chip.