May. 22, 2018 –
Bloomberg reports this evening that Apple's manufacturing partner TSMC has started production of processors for the iPhones launching later this year. The chip will likely be called the A12
The report explains that the A12 will use a 7-nanometer design that is faster, smaller, and more efficient than the 10-nanometer chips Apple currently uses in the iPhone 8 and iPhone X. The switch to a 7-nanometer processor will allow for improved performance, while also increasing efficiency and conserving internal space.
The report cites people familiar with the matter, with both Apple and TSMC declining to comment.