Google’s Pixel chip dream faces delays and difficulties

Google has postponed its plan to launch a custom Pixel chip until 2025, at least according to a report by The Information. The delay is supposedly caused by the challenges faced by the Tensor team, which is developing the chip in-house, in terms of employees, coordination, and design. The Tensor team had to cancel several projects and license some of its features to Samsung, which makes the modified Exynos chipsets for Pixel phones. 

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Apple supplier TSMC to reportedly begin 3nm chip production this week

Apple's primary chip supplier TSMC will reportedly start mass producing its 3nm chips this week. The new process is expected to be used for the upcoming M2 Pro chips that will power updated MacBook Pro and Mac mini models. According to reports, the chipmaker will begin the mass production process on Thursday, December 29, which will be commemorated with a ceremony at Fab 18 at the Southern Taiwan Science Park.

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Apple chip supplier TSMC plans to produce 3nm chips at Arizona plant

Apple's chip supplier TSMC plans to mass produce its next-generation 3-nanometre chips at its US$12 billion Arizona plant. The company's founder Morris Chang spoke to reporters in Taipei saying its 3-nanometre plant will be located at the same Arizona site as its 5-nanometre plant.

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Apple reportedly agreed to TSMC chip price increase

After initial reports that Apple was balking at paying TSMC more for its processors, Apple has reportedly accepted the chip manufacturer's price hike. Apple reportedly initially rejected the 6% price increase in late September. But a new report from Economic Daily News suggests the company has changed its mind. 

TSMC is a major chip manufacturer for Apple devices. It's believed that Apple will be the first company to use TSMC's new 3-nanometer processors for its A17 chip coming out in next year's iPhone 15 Pro. It's unclear what the price hike will be for since it might be well along the next round of chip production.

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