➀ Apple's new A18 Pro and A18 SoC die sizes are compared; ➁ The A18 Pro has a 105mm² die size, while the A18 is 90mm²; ➂ Apple is using TSMC's N3E node for fabrication, which has a lower density than N3B.
Recent #iPhone 16 Pro news in the semiconductor industry
➀ The new iPhone 16 Pro features a redesigned A18 Pro logic board that is smaller and more densely packed; ➁ The logic board includes a larger metal cover for improved heat transfer; ➂ Apple has made changes to the battery design for easier repair and replacement.
➀ The iPhone 16 Pro's logic board features two double-sided PCBs; ➁ Lists various chips including STMicroelectronics ST33J eSIM, Qualcomm PMX65-000 power management, and Cirrus Logic 338S01087 audio amplifier; ➂ Provides details on RF transceivers, front-end modules, and power management chips; ➃ Includes information on the Apple A18 Pro hexa-core applications processor, LPDDR5X SDRAM, and various memory modules; ➄ Mentions UWB module, USB type-C controller, battery charger, audio codec, and display power supply; ➅ Discusses Bluetooth & WiFi Module, NFC controller, and sensors.
1. Discusses the author's decision to upgrade accessories for their iPhone 16 Pro; 2. Lists seven accessories including a MagSafe car mount charger, 3-in-1 charger, USB-C and Lightning cable, Bluetooth controller, Bluetooth speaker, power bank, and thermal camera; 3. Provides information on the features and benefits of each accessory and suggests their potential use cases.
➀ Apple's Senior Vice President of Hardware Technologies, Johny Srouji, confirmed that all upcoming iPhone 16 models will come with 8GB of RAM; ➁ This is in contrast to Android devices which often come with 12GB or more of RAM; ➂ Srouji admitted that the RAM upgrade is due to Apple Intelligence, but also mentioned the company's focus on not being wasteful.
1. Apple's Senior Vice President of Hardware Technologies, Johny Srouji, confirms that the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro models will have 8GB of RAM; 2. Srouji explains the rationale behind the decision, emphasizing the need for sufficient memory for features like Apple Intelligence; 3. The increased RAM is expected to enhance the user experience, particularly for high-end games.
1. AT&T has announced a series of deals and incentives for customers looking to purchase the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. The iPhone 16 lineup includes new features like the Camera Control button and a powerful A18 chip. 2. AT&T is offering trade-in deals and discounts, with pre-orders opening on September 13. 3. The iPhone 16 Pro Max can be obtained for free for new AT&T Fiber customers.
1. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max are expected to feature a new color called 'Desert Titanium', a dark gold shade. 2. This new color is rumored to replace the Blue Titanium exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro models. 3. Other features of the iPhone 16 Pro include a larger display, a new Capture button, and upgraded camera capabilities.