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iPhone 7 Processor to Be Manufactured Solely by TSMC [Updated]
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Because it was fixed with a software updateAbout 3 days of internet forum outrage... then nothing was said ever again
So TMC will be the sole supplier for the iPhone 7, chip production will start off slowly in the second half of 2016 and ramp up in 2017. Perfect! Now the iPhone 7 will be in short supply for 6 months after launch creating a mass shortage.
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Yes apparently, people had stopped complaining
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ChipGate... the issue was two different processors from two different chip manufacturers.
You can't fix that with software.
I was thinking more along the lines of... it wasn't that big of a deal to begin with.
But you know how the internet is... rabble, rabble, rabble... then people forget
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No it hasn't. The two issues are entirely unrelated. Apple would not continue to use Samsung parts in ANY devices if they actually cared.
When there is only one goose laying the golden eggs what are you going do?
If TSMC is doing something no else can, that's a good place for any company. That's where every company wants to be. Once you are there, like Intel was, it's not a commodity anymore. That's when everybody stops and waits for Intel.
I'm not saying that's where TSMC is right now, but if they one-upped Samsung here, that's not bad.
Having two different chips was bad idea, but i agree Internet usually likes to make big fuzz out of small thingsChipGate... the issue was two different processors from two different chip manufacturers.
You can't fix that with software.
I was thinking more along the lines of... it wasn't that big of a deal to begin with.
But you know how the internet is... rabble, rabble, rabble... then people forget
So Apple indirectly admits that Samsung chips in 6S were horse.....raddish!!
Going to 10nm?
Jonny "Mr. Thin" Ives approves.
Going to 10nm?
Jonny "Mr. Thin" Ives approves.
Don't laptops outsell desktops at this point? And since the A9 is comparable to laptops currently being sold new (low level ones, but still laptops that can be found in stores), haven't we reached this point?
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How about Apple still makes a 16gb model but the 64gb model is just a $50 price increase? There is still room for 16gb for folks who do not use many Apps and who do not store large amounts of music, video or pictures on their phone. And really there are many reasons why one would not have to or want to store those data files on their phone. Two reasons that even a "power" user can get behind: the person uses cloud storage and streaming or the person carries a tablet for media consumption needs.
Let's be honest, that's not going to happen because of physics.
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I think you're reading something or of nothing. I've never had a problem with my phone and it has a processor from Samsung.
Dude, do you even know what a dedicated chip foundry is? Guess not.
From Wikipedia: a dedicated foundry will never compete directly with its fabless customers (obviating a common concern of fabless companies)...
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You do know that TSMC foundry business is at least 4x bigger than the Samsung one, right? (2013 numbers, by revenue).
No, it wont be 5nm next year.
The move will be from 10nm to 7nm at it will be at least 3 years between.
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Well TSMC does not produce under its own brand which Samsung does.
So as producer Samsung is second behind Intel and is projected to be the biggest in 16/17
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Nope, Apples has no ownership over TSMC and will no get it either.
Apple invested in a Chip Design company, not a foundery.
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Samsung will start massproduction of FinFET 10nm second half of 2016 so no, TSMC is not doing anything that no one else is doing.
Overall they probably gained more than they lost. I'm not happy about it, in fact it makes me sad how much money a company can make for being so damn shady.
We? You talk like Gollum. 'I' just care if a phone actually performs or not. What kind of chip is being used is not important for me, as long it delivers. Bragging about phones is something I think only four years old do, but I understand that even "adults" are busy with bragging. I guess that everyone is entitled to have a hobby.
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I agree. Despite of the rhetoric between fans of various companies it's just as simple as what you're stating here.
I don't get all that hate against Samsung.
I want a phone with the best technologies... If Samsung does the best displays, take it, rather taking another brand less performant or less energy efficient... But I'm glad that TMSC can compete at this level, because this is like entering an arena with giants ready to eat you in one bite and until now concurrency made the products getting better so this is what the consumer expect so maybe next year Samsung comes with a super chip 5 nanometers producing it's own energy and self sufficient using the wanking movement of the customers speaking about their new phone... I agree Samsung copied some stuff, I feel this is more than a proof Apple is good for innovation but well I m still waiting for Apple pay...
I want a phone with the best technologies... If Samsung does the best displays, take it, rather taking another brand less performant or less energy efficient... But I'm glad that TMSC can compete at this level, because this is like entering an arena with giants ready to eat you in one bite and until now concurrency made the products getting better so this is what the consumer expect
so maybe next year Samsung comes with a super chip 5 nanometers producing it's own energy and self sufficient using the wanking movement of the customers speaking about their new phone... I agree Samsung copied some stuff, I feel this is more than a proof Apple is good for innovation but well I m still waiting for Apple pay...