Apple doubles A18 Pro chip orders to meet MacBook Neo's explosive demand, straining TSMC's 3nm capacity and adding up to $750M in extra costs.
Key takeaways
- Apple Initiates New Production Run of A18 Pro Chips Amid Surging MacBook Neo Demand
- Apple has ordered a fresh batch of A18 Pro chips from TSMC after MacBook Neo sales shattered company forecasts. The total production target now sits at around 10 milli...
- TSMC remains Apple's exclusive supplier for the A18 Pro, a custom silicon platform that underpins the Neo's standout performance. Industry sources say the new chip run...
- The Neo’s sales trajectory forced Apple’s hand. The device has managed to outpace the launch quarter of the MacBook Air M1 in 2020, which sold roughly 4 million units ...
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