Apple's using TSMC processors on iPhone through at least 2020

Apple's expected to stick with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company as its provider of application processors for iPhone and iPad at least for the next two years.   According to EE Times, Apple and TSMC remain committed to one another for iOS device cycles, despite some concerns on both sides. Way back September 2017, you might recall, it was announced that the company would provide Apple with the all-new.   A12 chip that's expected to arrive on this year's iPhone models..   By relying solely on TSMC for its application processors, Apple is not enjoying the flexibility or ease that supplier could provide.   Additionally, by depending on Apple to fill up to 80 percent of its 7nm capacity each year, TSMC could find hurting if the day comes when iPhone maker looks elsewhere..   I could Apple remaining source on foundry at TSMC for years to come, Arete Research analyst Brett Simpson said in interview with EE Times..   Credit Suisse analyst Randy Abrams, noting.   Apple and TSMC have benefited to date from Apple has been able to have annual upgrades to its processors, and TSMC has customer to bring it up to scale on its new nodes...   In the coming weeks, Apple's expected to announce three new iPhones for 2018.   This should include second-generation 5.8-inch iPhone X, all-new 6.5-inch iPhone X Plus, and new 6.1-inch LCD iPhone.   Read more