(Reuters) – Apple Inc plans to use the latest chip manufacturing technology update from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) to produce iPhones and MacBooks next year, Nikkei Asia reported Monday.
The A17 mobile processor currently under development will be mass-produced using TSMC’s “N3E” semiconductor manufacturing technology. The N3E will be available in the second half of next year. This was reported, citing multiple sources.
The A17 is expected to be installed in the iPhone’s premium entry-level model, which is expected to be released next year.
Apple declined to comment. TSMC could not be reached for comment.
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