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Rumor: Apple has begun signing component orders for Apple Watch 2 parts

The Apple Watch 2 components are apparently starting to come together. Apple has reportedly started signing component orders for the second-generation Apple Watch, a possible sign that version two of the wearable will begin mass production within the next few months. The list of partners includes Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Samsung, Amkor, STATS< ChipPac and Kinsus […]

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Rumor: Apple developing specialized CPUs for HDTV units

When in doubt, roll your own. Per DigiTimes, rather than utilize off-the-shelf chips from a company such as Intel, Apple is expected to use its own custom-built chips like in the iPhone and iPad for its anticipated television set. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Advanced Semiconductor Engineering and Siliconware Precision Industries are three companies expected to […]