TSMC has begun production of a new Apple A13 processor which will be used in the company's next generation iPhones, reports Bloomberg.The processor went into early test production in April and mass production could begin as early as this month. Both Apple and TSMC declined requests to comment.
Traditional central processors are not always the best solution for new tasks such as image and voice recognition. In recent years, Apple has added new components to its chips, including parts that handle graphics and machine learning, a type of artificial intelligence software. It’s also planning other new types of chips, including a cellular modem for making calls and connecting to the internet, and power components based on a recent deal with Dialog Semiconductor Plc.
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