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Apple’s M6 Not Moving To TSMC’s Newer 2nm N2P Process, As Company Likely Wants To Focus On Architectural Upgrades Than Newer Manufacturing Processes

2 February 2026 at 14:36

Apple's M6 could stick with TSMC's 2nm N2 process

The M6 chipset for the redesigned OLED MacBook Pro has been reported to arrive sooner than expected, suggesting that Apple may not treat it to TSMC’s best manufacturing process yet, the 2nm N2P node. Instead, a new report states that the company will stick with the N2 variant that’s expected to be utilized for the A20 and A20 Pro, with the technological gap likely being filled with Apple’s vast knowledge of chipset design. There are small differences between TSMC’s N2 and N2P nodes, and it is possible that the M6 will not transition to the newer process to save on wafer […]

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Apple To Launch Its M5 Pro And M5 Max Chipsets At The Same Time When It Releases macOS 26.3, Which Is Currently In Beta Testing

1 February 2026 at 20:10

Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro launches to happen alongside macOS 26.3

There is no concrete launch information surrounding the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models other than an announcement happening in the first half of 2026. Even now, a new report doesn’t mention which month customers should prepare their wallets, but a useful tidbit added is that new chipsets and portable Macs are expected to launch alongside Apple’s latest software update, macOS 26.3. Based on an earlier rumor, macOS 26.3 could launch in March, as that’s the month when Apple could officially unveil its new M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models Despite Weibo tipster Fixed-focus digital cameras commenting […]

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M5 Pro & M5 Max Launch Month Gets Mentioned In New Rumor, With Apple Said To Use The New SoIC Packaging To Reduce Costs, Likely To Offset Rising DRAM Prices

31 January 2026 at 14:00

M5 Pro and M5 Max to launch in March, according to tipster

The month of January is at its end, and those eagerly waiting for the M5 Pro and M5 Max launches have so far been disappointed that Apple hasn’t announced any high-end chipset for the latest generation. Even though a previous report mentioned that we should expect the new SoCs in the first half of 2026, the latest rumor claims that we won’t have to wait too long, as the M5 Pro and M5 Max could arrive in the month of March. Additionally, Apple is said to switch the packaging of its new silicon to Small Outline Integrated Circuit (SoIC), which, […]

Read full article at https://wccftech.com/m5-pro-and-m5-max-launch-rumored-to-happen-in-march-new-packaging-to-reduce-costs/

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