TSMC has announced a breakthrough chip fabrication technology, with reduced node size, increased performance and better power management — all of which should ultimately lead to faster iPhones and Macs.
TSMC has just announced an all-new chip production process called "A16"
The new 1.6nm node process, dubbed A16, was announced at the company's annual North America Technology Symposium.With every new production process, TSMC reduces the node size allowing for more transistors on a processor
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iPhone 18 will probably get TSMC's newly announced next-generation 1.8nm chip process
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The Worst of WWDC - Apple's biggest missteps on the way to success
via appleinsider.comWWDC is Apple's annual backdrop for its most important software and hardware announcements. It has also unintentionally launched some of Apple's biggest flops.
WWDC is usually successful for Apple, but you never know how things will go.WWDC is not just a platform for Apple to showcase its latest developments. It is also a pivotal event that sets the trajectory for the company's next generation of operating systems and services. And, occasionally, hardware.For developers, WWDC is a chance to lear -
Apple Card promotion offers users 10% cash back on Nike purchases
via appleinsider.comApple and Nike have released a new promotional offer, which will give Apple Card holders 10% cash back on Nike purchases made through Apple Pay.
Apple Card holders are eligible for 10% cashback on NIke purchases
With Nike's limited-time offer, Apple Card holders can earn a maximum of $50 in immediate cash back. The new promotional offer is valid from April 25 through May 2, 2024, and covers purchases made through all of Nike's official platforms.Purchases made through Nike.com, Swoosh.com, and N -
FCC votes to restore net neutrality protections in the United States
via appleinsider.comIn an entirely expected move, the Federal Communications Commission has voted to reinstate net neutrality protections in the United States.
FCC seal
The vote on Thursday was on the final form of net neutrality rules, following a previous vote on bringing back the rules in October.The latest vote was 3-2 in favor of restoration, with Democratic commissioners voting in favor and Republican counterparts against the change.
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Spotify is still complaining about Apple's EU App Store rules
via appleinsider.comSpotify continues to complain about an Apple Tax that it doesn't really pay, as it decries Apple's non-approval of its latest update because of a violation of App Store rules.
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On Wednesday, Apple told Spotify that its app update for users in the EU was not allowed into regional App Store instances due to missing elements. The App Store review process determined that Spotify did not accept the terms of the Music Streaming Services Entitlement.Apple requires the entitlement to be acce -
Patrick Wardle teams up with ex-Apple researcher to boost Mac security for all
via appleinsider.comTwo long-standing Mac security experts have formed DoubleYou, a firm that aims to develop security tools that other Mac developers can incorporate into their systems.
DoubleYou founders believe Mac needs better security
The new company was started by, and is named after the last initial of, noted security expert Patrick Wardle. Together with Mikhail Sosonkin, he plans to release modular security apps that can protect against one or many components of malware."Instead of building, for example, a -
If you're seeing canceled Apple iPhone trade-in notifications today, you're not alone
via appleinsider.comAppleInsider has learned that trade-ins for iPhones processed months ago are being mysteriously listed as canceled, and the root cause for the notification isn't known yet.
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Overnight, we got some tips about months-old trade-ins listed as cancelled. It has also also happened to one AppleInsider staffer.It's not yet clear exactly what's going on. Apple takes in one trade-in towards a single device, with multiple devices being traded in counting toward gift cards. So far, t -
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Blowout deals: grab a 24-inch iMac for $799 while supplies last
via appleinsider.comApple resellers are clearing out iMac inventory this week, with staggering discounts on the M1 24-inch iMac that knock up to $700 off.
Kicking off the sale, Amazon-owned Woot has the standard model with a 7-core GPU, 8GB of unified memory and a 256GB SSD marked down to $799.99 in new condition. This blowout special is available with an English or Spanish keyboard, depending on the selected colorway. According to Woot, these models come with Apple's 1-year limited warranty and are eligible for Ap -
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Congo demands that Apple prove iPhone doesn't use conflict materials
via appleinsider.comThe Democratic Republic of Congo has told Apple it believes the iPhone maker's supply chain is using materials linked to militia groups.
Apple has been asked to verify that it doesn't use "conflict minerals" in the iPhone
Apple and at least most Big Tech manufacturers have long been accused of sourcing tin, tungsten, and tantalum — the 3T materials — from regions where that means funding violent groups. In 2020, Apple revealed that it had stopped using 18 smelters and refiners for fl
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