Apple COO Jeff Williams Reportedly Visits Taiwan to Secure 2nm Chips
MacRumors - 2024-05-20T10:16:01.000Z

Apple Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams has visited Taiwan to secure supply of TSMC's upcoming 2nm chips, Economic Daily News reports. The visit apparently involved a meeting between Williams and TSMC President Wei Zhejia to discuss custom AI chips and ensure that Apple will be able to access the chipmaker's 2nm manufacturing process, which is set to begin production in 2025. The iPhone 15 Pro is powered by the A17 Pro chip, which is manufactured with TSMC's 3nm process. This...

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