San Francisco, Sep 14 (IANS) Tech large Apple’s upcoming M3 chip for Macs and A17 chip for iPhone 15 Pro fashions will likely be manufactured based mostly on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TMSC) enhanced 3nm course of often known as “N3E” subsequent yr, media stories say.

N3E will supply improved efficiency and energy effectivity in comparison with TSMC’s first-generation 3nm course of often known as N3, citing Nikkei Asia, AppleInsider reported on Tuesday.

In the meantime, the report claimed that Apple plans to make use of TSMC’s first-generation 3nm course of for a few of its upcoming iPad chips.

As per the report, it’s unclear which iPad fashions the report is referring to, as rumours counsel that Apple will replace the iPad Pro subsequent month with the M2 chip, which is manufactured based mostly on TSMC’s second-generation 5nm course of.

A brand new entry-level iPad with an older A14 chip can also be anticipated later this yr, the report stated.

The report claims that 2023 may mark the second yr in a row through which solely the Pro fashions of the brand new iPhone lineup characteristic Apple’s newest chip.

Last week, the tech large unveiled iPhone 14 Pro fashions with an A16 chip based mostly on TSMC’s 4nm course of, whereas the usual iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus fashions are outfitted with the previous-generation A15 chip.

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