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蘋果或不會在今年推出M3芯片MacBook Pro,但會有24英寸新iMac

蘋果在下週就會舉行一年一度的秋季特別活動,主角自然就是iPhone 15和iPhone 15 Pro系列了,但對於Mac用户,應該會更期待蘋果帶來新款Mac電腦,此前有傳蘋果會推出搭載M3芯片的新MacBook Pro,不過有最新消息稱,蘋果不會在今年更新


Apple Silicon|Intel

Here’s the CPU Intel Accidentally Revealed, Then Pulled From Public View

Intel CPU (Image credit: Intel)

Intel accidentally shared a sneak peek of a next-generation Xeon chip in a promotional video , flaunting the company's advanced packaging technologies. While the chipmaker quickly removed it from the video, we saved a screenshot of the mysterious processor, which poses as a single-die Sierra Forest or Granite Rapids part.

Sierra Forest and Granite Rapids emerged from the shadows at Hot Chips 2023. The processors conform to a tile-based layout, which is an excellent approach

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MediaTek beats Apple in announcing 3nm chip, but production is a year away

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What just happened? MediaTek has successfully developed its first chip based on cutting-edge 3nm technology from TSMC. MediaTek described the tape-out of its flagship Dimensity SoC as a significant milestone in its partnership with TSMC, adding that volume production is on track to start in 2024.

MediaTek President Joe Chen said TSMC's consistent and high quality manufacturing capabilities enables them to demonstrate their superior chipset designs and

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Apple Silicon|Intel

MediaTek Beats Apple to 3nm Process

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MediaTek this week announced that it had successfully taped out its first flagship smartphone system-on-chip using TSMC's 3nm-class fabrication process , which technically means it has beaten Apple to the first 3nm SoC. Based on the information disclosed by the SoC developer, we are dealing with an application processor set to be made on TSMC's N3E manufacturing technology, which makes it one of the industry's first chip to use this node.

Our focus is

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Report Suggests Apple Developing Cheaper MacBook - Targeting Chromebook Sector

DigiTimes Asia has picked up on some intriguing insider information—their source claims that Apple could be pivoting hardware development in the direction of lower-cost portable personal computer solutions. Their current "budget-friendly" champ is the M1 SoC-equipped MacBook Air (of 2020 vintage), starting at $999 for mortals—education incentives can lower that entry price down to $899. The gigantic American multinational technology company debuted a 15‑inch MacBook Air M2 model this
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Apple Silicon|Intel

Apple signs licensing deal with Arm for iPhone and Mac processors "beyond 2040"

TechSpot is celebrating its 25th anniversary. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust .

The big picture: British chip design firm Arm has revealed that it has signed a long-term licensing deal with Apple to provide designs for future iPhone and Mac chipsets. Apple's iPhone and iPad lineups have been powered by Arm-designed chips since their inception, while the Mac lineup transitioned to Arm relatively recently when Apple ditched Intel in favor of its own, in-house M-series chips.

In a

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Apple Silicon|Intel

(PR) MediaTek flagship Dimensity SoC using TSMC 3nm process to enter volume production next year

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MediaTek Successfully Develops First Chip Using TSMC’s 3nm Process, Set for Volume Production in 2024

HSINCHU, Taiwan – September 7, 2023 – MediaTek and TSMC (TWSE: 2330, NYSE: TSM) today announced that MediaTek has successfully developed its first chip using TSMC’s leading-edge 3nm technology, taping out MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity system-on-chip (SoC) with volume production expected next year.

This marks a significant


Apple Silicon|Intel

(PR) MediaTek Successfully Develops First Chip Using TSMC's 3 nm Process, Set for Volume Production in 2024

MediaTek and TSMC today announced that MediaTek has successfully developed its first chip using TSMC's leading-edge 3 nm technology, taping out MediaTek's flagship Dimensity system-on-chip (SoC) with volume production expected next year. This marks a significant milestone in the long-standing strategic partnership between MediaTek and TSMC, with both companies taking full advantage of their strengths in chip design and manufacturing to jointly create flagship SoCs with high performance and low power features, empowering global end devices.

"We are committed to

Apple Silicon|Intel

Intel shows off Meteor Lake processor with on-package LPDDR5X-7500 memory

Intel Meteor Lake with LPDDR5X memory

Intel Meteor Lake with LPDDR5X memory, Source: Intel

Intel has unveiled a series of articles and videos that delve into the company’s journey toward developing more complex packaging solutions for their current and upcoming products. Among the featured devices were Granite Rapids, Sierra Forest, and Ponte Vecchio. However, the highlight of the showcase was the Meteor Lake processor, which stood out due to its on-package memory.

With the introduction of Meteor Lake, Intel is breaking away

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MediaTek to use TSMC's cutting-edge tech for mobile chips in 2024

TAIPEI -- Taiwan's top mobile chip developer, MediaTek, said it will use Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s most cutting-edge technology to make its premium chips for smartphones and other devices to be released next year.

MediaTek joins Apple as an early adopter of TSMC's 3-nanometer tech, according to an announcement on Thursday, a rare joint statement by a chip developer and chip manufacturer.