1. TSMC's 3nm process faces yield and cost challenges amid production scaling; 2. Apple's M4 chip adopts TSMC's 3nm technology but struggles with high costs and limited capacity; 3. Intel's 18A process advances rapidly, posing competitive pressure on TSMC in advanced node manufacturing.
Recent #M4 Chip news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Apple has announced the next iteration of the MacBook Air with an M4 chip, new 'sky' blue color option, and a lower starting price.
➁ The M4 chip features a 10-core CPU and GPU, up to 32GB of RAM, and improved performance.
➂ The MacBook Air will support two external monitors with the display open and includes a 12-megapixel Center Stage webcam.
1. The latest chip, M4, was introduced in the iPad Pro; 2. The Mac mini and iMac are expected to be upgraded to M4 by the end of the year or early next year; 3. The MacBook Pro is likely to be upgraded to M4 in October, with the MacBook Air following in the spring.
1. The M4 MacBook Pro is expected to launch this fall with display panels already shipping. 2. The new MacBook Pro will feature Apple's M4 chip, offering enhanced GPU efficiency and AI capabilities. 3. Anticipated launch in October or early November, following Apple's usual event schedule.
1. Apple is reportedly still developing a larger iMac, according to analyst Mark Gurman. 2. The new iMac could feature the M4 chip, although this is not yet confirmed. 3. This development could lead to a more powerful iMac lineup by the end of 2024.