Apple A20 Chip Development Hit by Alleged TSMC Trade Secret Theft
TSMC employees arrested over alleged theft of Apple A20 chip tech tied to 2nm process set for iPhone 18.
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Apple A20 Chip Development Hit by Alleged TSMC Trade Secret Theft Apple A20 Chip Tech Theft: What You Need to Know Allegations of chip tech theft have shaken the development of Apple’s highly anticipated A20 chip. Several individuals connected to TSMC, Apple’s exclusive chipmaker, have been arrested in Taiwan over claims they stole sensitive information about the 2-nanometer manufacturing process. This next-gen technology is expected to power the upcoming iPhone 18 lineup. The arrests highlight growing concerns about internal data security and the extreme measures competitors or insiders may take to gain access to valuable intellectual property. For those following chip innovation, mobile performance upgrades, and Apple’s hardware roadmap, this development raises serious implications. Image : Google TSMC’s Role in the Apple A20 Chip Tech Theft Scandal Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is the world’s largest contract chipmaker and Apple’s sole supplier of custom silicon. The alleged Apple A20 chip tech theft stems from a serious internal …