Apple has 'sweetheart deal' with TSMC that saves it billions of dollars

TSMC's new 3nm manufacturing process has around a 30% failure rate but under exclusive terms, the company only charges Apple for working processors.

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TSMC concerned over labor shortages for new plant in Germany

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Lawmakers urged to block TSMC worker visas over Arizona plant construction

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Apple Watch accessory makers have to switch to newer, costlier fast-charging module

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Sonos Move 2 leaks, Hue creates cameras, & Snoo smart bassinet review on the HomeKit Insider Podcast

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The cheesegrater Mac Pro could still be the best Mac ever made

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Profits are still down but Foxconn expects bump from iPhone 15

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Apple has 'sweetheart deal' with TSMC that saves it billions of dollars

`Apple has 'sweetheart deal' with TSMC that saves it billions of dollars`