Until the end of this year, the only device set to receive a new generation processor will be the iPhone 15 series. DigiTimes reports that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s leading chip maker, is prioritizing 3nm processors for Apple’s next-generation iPhones by year’s end.
The article suggests that, for now, other equipment manufacturers may not access the latest generation of processors until at least the close of 2023. The anticipated iPhone 15 release could ripple across the broader tech market, including personal computers, influencing demand and supply dynamics in the near term. Still, there is a possibility that TSMC will begin producing the newer chips for other clients later this year if production capacity allows.
Previous reports noted that Apple has a pre-purchase agreement with TSMC to secure the available 3-nanometer chips from the semiconductor maker for use in the upcoming iPhone models and potential Mac configurations. The arrangement underscores Apple’s aggressive strategy to secure cutting-edge fabs and keep pace with advancing chip technologies.
Additionally, it is noted that Microsoft reportedly paused distributing free games on a regular schedule, a detail that reflects ongoing shifts in the software and entertainment ecosystems alongside hardware updates. The convergence of supply commitments, product launches, and platform changes paints a broader picture of how the tech ecosystem in North America and beyond could realign in the months ahead.