Apple chipmaker TSMC is apparently on track toward manufacturing its 2nm and 1.4nm chips, which could be found in future generations of Apple silicon-based products. The manufacturing time frames for mass production of 2nm and 1.4nm chips have now apparently been determined: Trial production of the 2nm node will begin at in the second half […]
A change to Apple’s App Store rules has reversed an old rule that has historically prohibited emulators on the iPhone and iPad. The rule has altered a prohibition on apps that run external code, which has led to a de facto ban on console and classic game emulators. Specifically, Apple is now allowing “software that […]
It may be a minor update, but if you’re a Vision Pro user, it could come in handy. Apple on Tuesday released visionOS 1.1.2, a minor update to the wearable device’s operating system. The update, according to Apple’s release notes, introduces unspecified bug fixes and is recommended for all users. The company has also released […]
It was a long pandemic, but Apple and the larger industry have gotten back to pre-pandemic levels, complete with substantial year-over-year growth. According to 9to5Mac, an IDC report released yesterday on global shipments for Q1 2024 showed that while Apple still doesn’t lead for volume, it did come in number one for YoY growth. IDC […]
TSMC is about to get a hefty chunk of funding from the United States government. The United States Commerce Department on Monday announced that it will be allocating a $6.6 billion subsidy to chip manufacturer TSMC for the advancement of semiconductor production in Phoenix, Arizona. TSMC will also receive $5 billion in loans and be […]