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Google Ditches Samsung: Tensor G5 Chip Heads to TSMC
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Google Ditches Samsung: Tensor G5 Chip Heads to TSMC

Google’s Move to TSMC for Pixel 10’s Tensor G5 Chip: A Wake-Up Call for Samsung In a surprising turn of events, Google has decided to shift the manufacturing of its upcoming Tensor G5 chip for the Pixel 10 series from Samsung Foundry to TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company). The decision marks a significant departure from Google’s previous collaborations and has reportedly sent shockwaves through Samsung’s internal teams. More than just a business decision, this move is being seen as a clear signal of dissatisfaction with Samsung's chip production capabilities—and a major pivot in Google's hardware strategy. Background: Google’s Long Partnership with Samsung For the past several years, Google has relied on Samsung to manufacture its custom Tensor chips, starting from the o...
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2nm Race Heats Up Samsung, TSMC, Intel Lead

The Race to 2nm: Samsung, TSMC, and Intel Charge into the Future of Chip Technology In the world of semiconductors, size matters—and smaller is better. The global chipmaking titans, TSMC, Samsung Electronics, and Intel, are fiercely racing to commercialize the next-generation chip technologies: the 2-nanometer (2nm) and 1.8-nanometer (1.8nm) processes. With target production dates set for the latter half of 2025, these breakthroughs are expected to reshape the tech landscape in mobile computing, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing. TSMC Leads the Foundry Market Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest and most dominant foundry player with a commanding 67.6% market share, has already begun accepting orders for its 2nm chips. These cutti...
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All Apple Products Explained (2025)

Introduction Apple Inc., a global technology leader headquartered in Cupertino, California, has transformed the way we interact with technology. Since its founding in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne, Apple has pushed boundaries in design, innovation, and user experience. Today, Apple offers a comprehensive ecosystem of products and services that work seamlessly together. In this article, we explore every major product category Apple currently offers, diving deep into their features, purposes, and how they interconnect within the Apple ecosystem. iPhone: The Flagship Product The iPhone is arguably Apple’s most iconic and commercially successful product. Since its debut in 2007, the iPhone has consistently set industry standards for design, performance, and innovatio...
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Apple Likely to Raise iPhone 17 Prices, WSJ Reports

Apple is reportedly considering increasing the prices of its upcoming iPhone 17 series, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. While the final decision has yet to be made, sources familiar with the matter suggest that the potential price hike is not related to the ongoing US-China trade tensions. Despite a temporary 90-day pause in new tariffs between the two nations, Chinese imports entering the U.S. are still subject to a 30% tariff. However, Apple is not expected to link any price adjustments for the iPhone 17 to these levies. Instead, the company is believed to be planning the increase to reflect several major design and feature upgrades, particularly with the introduction of the iPhone 17 Air, a new model touted for its ultra-thin and lightweight build. Additionally...
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Apple Loses Control Over App Payment Links in US

In a big win for app developers, a US judge has ruled that Apple can no longer control or take a cut from external payment links in apps available on the App Store in the United States. This decision came from Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers as part of the long-running legal fight between Apple and Epic Games, which started over four years ago. While Apple had won a previous ruling, this latest one favors Epic and all developers who don’t want to use Apple’s payment system. According to the new order: Apple can’t charge any fees or commissions for purchases made outside the app. Developers are free to add links or buttons that take users to third-party websites for payments. Apple can’t control how these links look or where they’re placed. Apple also can’t show warning messa...
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Apple to Launch iPhone 19 Air with Bigger Display in 2027

What to Expect from the iPhone 19 Air Jumping ahead to 2027, the iPhone 19 Air is expected to be a larger version of the Air model, possibly featuring an even bigger display than the iPhone 17 or 18 Air. While exact dimensions haven’t been confirmed, analysts expect the iPhone 19 Air to have a screen that may approach or match the size of the iPhone 19 Pro Max, while still maintaining the Air series’ thin and lightweight form. This means Apple could be aiming to merge size and portability—offering users a big-screen experience in a slim device. Additionally, Apple may use this model to showcase new display technology, potentially including OLED improvements, refresh rate upgrades, or even microLED displays. A Big Year for the iPhone 2027 Apple’s 2027 roadmap appears to be loaded wi...
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Apple’s Groundbreaking Response to TikTok Ban for iPhone Users

TikTok was recently banned in the United States, and while people thought this just meant no updates or downloads, the app completely went dark. Surprisingly, things moved quickly, and TikTok’s owner, ByteDance, announced it is bringing the app back. However, TikTok has not yet returned to the Apple App Store. Here's what’s going on. Why Isn’t TikTok Back on the App Store? Although former President Trump gave assurances that made ByteDance feel confident enough to restore TikTok, legal issues remain. ByteDance must sell TikTok’s U.S. operations to a government-approved buyer to avoid a permanent shutdown. Trump allowed a 90-day extension for this, but ByteDance needs to prove they’re actively working on it. Some politicians, like Republican Senator Tom Cotton, have warned that any com...
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Apple’s Periscope Camera Stays Pro-Only Next Year

Apple’s introduced the iPhone 16 lineup in September, consisting of the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Among these, only the Pro models feature the advanced periscope telephoto camera. For those hoping next year’s non-Pro iPhone 17 models might include this feature, it seems unlikely. According to South Korean publication The Elec, the periscope telephoto camera will remain exclusive to the Pro models in the iPhone 17 series. This decision comes despite LG Innotek, the supplier for iPhone camera modules, investing in new facilities that could potentially support upgraded components for the iPhone 17 series. The upcoming iPhone 17 lineup is rumored to include four variants: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air (or Slim, depending on its final name), iPhone 17 Pro...
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How Apple’s $1M Bounty Program Protects Users

Apple is challenging security experts to test the resilience of its servers as part of a new bug bounty program, with potential rewards up to $1 million. The tech giant’s goal is to bolster security for its upcoming AI-powered service, Apple Intelligence, set to launch next week. While Apple Intelligence will primarily process requests on users' devices, some requests will need to be managed by Apple’s Private Cloud Compute (PCC) servers. Ensuring these servers are secure against hacking and data breaches is essential for protecting user data. In preparation, Apple has been proactive about PCC’s security, inviting security and privacy researchers to review its end-to-end security measures. Researchers have been provided access to a Virtual Research Environment (VRE) and other resources ...
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Research Firm Predicts Apple Ring to Rival Samsung by 2026

Apple could introduce a connected ring to compete with Samsung by 2026, as predicted by CCS Insight, further emphasizing the company's growing focus on health. This prediction is part of CCS Insight's annual forecast, and if it materializes, it would mark Apple's first new product since the launch of the Vision Pro headset earlier this year. "Health has become a core focus for Apple. In fact, I’d say when Tim Cook eventually steps down, his legacy will likely be tied to Apple's contributions to personal health," Ben Wood, chief analyst at CCS Insight, shared on CNBC’s Beyond the Valley podcast on Tuesday. "Given Tim Cook's deep personal investment in health, I believe a ring would be a natural extension for Apple," said Ben Wood, chief analyst at CCS Insight, referring to the Appl...
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