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Apple to delay 2nm chips for 2026 as TSMC struggles with yield


Nvidia and Qualcomm are considering a switch to Samsung Foundry. Apple was reportedly looking to launch the iPhone 17 Pro in 2025 with a 2nm chipset, but...

TSMC exclusively produces chips for Apple devices like iPhones and MacBooks, but the Taiwanese firm also serves other prominent clients like Nvidia and Qualcomm. The solution is straightforward – Apple will continue using a 3 nm process for another year, allowing TSMC to enhance yield and improve pricing. Samsung faces challenges as well – the South Korean company needs to boost both the yield and performance of its 2 nm chips, which are already falling short compared to its major Taiwanese rival.

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