Chip manufacturer TSMC is the largest contract manufacturer in the world and it's going to prioritize Apple and car manufacturers in its Q3 production schedule. That's what a new report from Digitimes states about Apple’s main chip manufacturer.
As global shortages of silicon chips continue, TSMC is ensuring Apple’s A-series chip production is going to be a priority, which means that the iPhone 13 series should be on schedule for a September/October release.
TSMC also produces Apple’s M-series chips, and they will be a priority as well. Previously, Apple stated that the chip shortage limits the production of the new iPad Pro and the MacBook series.
TSMC prioritizing Apple could delay other phone brand's releases
The downside to this is that smaller phone brands will suffer the most. During the chip shortage, they have often been unable to secure the needed quantities of the goods, which are reserved for bigger orders from bigger brands. But even tech giants like Samsung have been struggling, with recent reports stating that the Galaxy S21 FE could be delayed due to the slower production of processors.
Car manufacturers, just like Apple, should be happy with the Taiwanese chip manufacturer. As you are aware, nowadays the automotive industry also relies heavily on silicon chips, especially with new car technologies like self-driving and digital dashboards taking over the market.
The shortage of chips slows down car production all over the world. Some car manufacturers have even had to stop production for brief periods of time in their plants because of the silicon crisis. This of course means that millions of dollars are lost by the companies with every pause in production.
Now, US automotive brands are going as far as pushing US president Joe Biden’s administration to secure chips specifically for car production, but no bill by the government has been issued yet.
Iskren, a tech journalist at PhoneArena, has been passionate about technology since his childhood, sparked by his early experiences with phones like the Ericsson T28 and Sony Ericsson P910i. After earning a bachelor's degree in Media and Journalism, he turned his fascination with smartphones into a career, with a particular interest in Apple and Motorola. Outside of his tech pursuits, Iskren enjoys watching TV series, movies, driving, and has a deep passion for cars and Formula 1. He looks forward to the future of mobile tech, particularly the potential of rollable smartphones.
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