A supply chain report suggests Apple’s next generation of processors will have more Neural Engine cores for more efficient operation of AI introduced in iOS 18.
The report, machine-translated from Chinese, references that this would mean increased investment in TSMC operations. Apple’s orders for 3nm processors are expected to grow by 50% year-over-year.
Regardless of what it’s called, Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence, it has always been a part of iPhone thanks to features like the on-screen keyboard or Siri. However, expectations for iOS 18 are set much higher than a more advanced autocorrect.
This supply chain report is technically a rumor because it can’t be confirmed. It does seem likely that Apple will beef up its Neural Engine for upcoming features that are all but confirmed, so we’re rating this as “possible.”
This story originally appeared on Appleinsider
