Thursday, 2 January 2020

TSMC to Begin 5nm Chip Production for New iPhone in Q2 2020 [Report]



TSMC is set to begin chip production of a new A14 processor for the next generation iPhone by the end of Q2 2020, reports the Commercial Times via DigiTimes.

TSMC will remain the sole foundry partner of Apple for the chips for its 2020 iPhone series, and volume production using 5nm EUV process will kick off by the end of second-quarter 2020, according to a Chinese-language Commercial Times report.

Sources say TSMC's 5nm process technology has already moved to risk production. The company will use as much as two thirds of its 5nm capacity to make Apple's new processors. The other initial customer is said to be HiSilicon.





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Apple to Make Rare Official Appearance at CES



Apple is set to make a rare official appearance at the CES trade show taking place January 7-10 in Las Vegas, reports Bloomberg.

Last year, Apple wasn’t there, but employees met with potential augmented-reality glasses suppliers. This year, the iPhone maker will be present in an official capacity for the first time in decades. Rather than pitching new hardware, though, Apple executive Jane Horvath is scheduled to speak on a consumer privacy panel Jan. 7.

The site doesn't expect any new hardware from the company; however, Apple will reportedly display HomeKit, its system for controlling smart devices. Other companies will likely show off new gadgets that work with HomeKit and Siri.





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Thursday's Best Deals: TriggerPoint Gold Box, Acer Gaming Laptop, Superior Bidet, and More

A workout Gold Box, Home Depot Christmas decor sale, discounted Anker car charger, and Batman: The Animated Series lead off Thursday’s best deals from around the web.

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Deals: Shop the First Big Sales of 2020 From Mophie, Best Buy, Pad & Quill, and More

Now that it's 2020, many retailers have kicked off their first sales of the year. We've rounded up some of the more notable sale events in this article, including those for Mophie, Pad & Quill, Nimble, and Best Buy.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

Mophie


Mophie is offering 25 percent off its entire site, with no exclusions according to the retailer. This means you can save on Mophie's iPhone battery cases, wireless charging mats, portable batteries, and more.


This discount applies to all of Zagg's brands, so you can also shop for 25 percent off Invisible Shield, Braven, iFrogz, Gear4, and Halo. Mophie is also letting shoppers know that there might be a delay on orders placed through January 6, with some orders not shipping until next week.

Pad & Quill


On Pad & Quill, you can shop a New Years Event that is offering 25 percent off select items. You can stack these savings with our coupon code MR15 to get an additional 15 percent off your order.


With this set of discounts, you can get an accessory like the Cambridge Leather 12.9-inch iPad Pro Case for $61.16, down from $119.95. Be sure to browse through the full New Years Event sale to see everything discounted, but you can also use MR15 on anything you see on Pad & Quill's website.

Nimble


Nimble is giving our readers a chance to get 30 percent off their orders, which is a solid discount on the company's eco-friendly charging products. Use the code MACRUMORS30 to see the discount applied in your cart.


You can get big savings on Nimble's Fast Charge Kits, which include a portable battery, USB-C to Lightning cable, 18W wall charger, and USB-C to USB-C cable. You can get the 5-Day Kit (including a 13,000 mAh portable battery) for $73.47, down from $104.95.

Best Buy


Best Buy is starting 2020 with a new Apple Shopping Event, which is offering sales on devices including the iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, iPhone 11, Powerbeats Pro, and Beats headphones.

  • iPad Pro - Save up to $100 on select models [My Best Buy members only]

  • MacBook Pro - Save up to $400 on select models [My Best Buy members only]

  • iPhone 11 - Save up to $250 with qualified activation and trade-in

  • Powerbeats Pro - $199.99, down from $249.99

  • Beats Studio3 - $199.99, down from $349.99
Be sure to visit our full Deals Roundup to shop for even more Apple-related products and accessories.

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Brydge Introduces iPad Pro Keyboard With Multi-Touch Trackpad, Also Teases Standalone Trackpad

Apple accessory maker Brydge this week introduced a new iPad Pro keyboard with a built-in multi-touch trackpad.

Taking advantage of new AssistiveTouch functionality in iPadOS, the trackpad can be used to bring up the Dock from any app with a two-finger tap, access the App Exposé screen with a three-finger tap, and more.


The full-size QWERTY keyboard features LED-backlit keys with three levels of brightness and an advertised three-month battery life per charge. It is compatible with the latest-generation 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models, connecting via Bluetooth 4.1 rather than the Smart Connector.

Pricing is set at $199.99 for the 11-inch iPad Pro and $229.99 for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, with the first 500 pre-orders estimated to ship in late February 2020, followed by the remainder of pre-orders shipping in late March 2020.


Brydge is also gauging interest for a standalone multi-touch trackpad for the iPad Pro, pictured above, that is "coming soon."

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