IDC forecasts that 1.25 billion smartphones will be sold in 2025, marking a year-over-year growth of 1.5%. Apple is expected to see a more robust growth of 6.1% in its shipments during the same period.
A computing enthusiast discovered a 34-year-old bug in the Apple Mac that could have severely affected system startup. This bug remained unnoticed due to an undocumented feature in the Motorola CPU that mitigated the issue.
The article discusses Apple's brief period of allowing licensed Mac clones, which was a response to the growing popularity of open architectures in the PC market. This era lasted about 36 months and highlighted consumer desire for alternatives to Apple's exclusive offerings.
The article discusses AMD's performance leading up to the release of its MI450 GPU and reflects on Apple's recent earnings, highlighting the company's historical performance. It raises questions about the impact of AI on Apple's future growth.
The article provides a roundup of significant developments in the semiconductor industry, including Nvidia's investments and updates on Apple's modem. It also features a quiz related to the content discussed throughout September.
The article provides a preliminary analysis of the Apple A16 chip's die, focusing on its architecture and manufacturing process. Insights into its design choices and performance metrics are highlighted, showcasing Apple's advancements in semiconductor technology.