Apple Delays 2nm Chipset for iPhone 17 Pro to 2026
Reports indicate Apple has postponed its plans to introduce a 2nm chipset in the iPhone 17 Pro series, originally slated for 2025. The delay is attributed to production challenges faced by TSMC, Apple's sole chip supplier. TSMC is reportedly struggling with low wafer yields and has yet to certify the 2nm chips for mass production. Read more about iOS updates.
TSMC's 2nm Production Challenges
TSMC, the exclusive chip manufacturer for Apple devices, is facing difficulties in adapting its facilities for the new 2nm process. The company currently produces 10,000 wafers per month and aims to increase this to 80,000 by 2026, with additional capacity coming from its Arizona facility. The current 2nm wafer yield is around 60%, resulting in significant losses for TSMC. Learn about Apple's advancements in LLM text generation.
Impact on Apple and Other Companies
Due to these setbacks, Apple is expected to continue using the 3nm process for another year. This delay also affects other companies reliant on TSMC, such as NVIDIA and Qualcomm, who may explore alternative manufacturers like Samsung. Samsung, however, is also facing its own challenges in 2nm chip development. Stay updated on Apple news and other tech updates.
Expected Launch of 2nm Chips
It is now anticipated that Apple will launch its 2nm chips in late 2026, potentially with the new M-series chips or later iPhone models. This delay gives TSMC time to improve yields and adjust pricing, while also allowing Samsung to catch up in the 2nm race.