iPhone 13 launch may happen on time as Apple partner TSMC begins making A15 chip

Apple may launch the new iPhone 13 series in September this year if all goes well.

iPhone 13 may arrive on time later this year because TSMC, the supplier of chips to Apple, has begun the production of the A15 chipset. Apple usually launches its new flagship iPhone models sometime in September, and the on-schedule production of the iPhone 13 chip falls in line with that timeline. Last year, the launch of the iPhone 12 series got pushed back because of the troubles caused by Covid-19 to the manufacturing and supply chains, but Apple’s supply partners, at least TSMC, seem to be on track this year. The production of the A15 chipset has begun at TSMC’s facilities, some of which are located in areas that have been ravaged by the pandemic. It is not clear how TSMC kicked off the production despite logistical issues in these areas, but it is good news for Apple that it may not have to delay the launch this year. According to a report by DigiTimes, the demand for the Apple A15 chip will exceed that of the A14 Bionic, which is why TSMC getting to work on time makes sense. The Apple A15 chipset will reportedly use the same 5nm architecture as the one of A14, but a 4nm chipset is expected to arrive next year. Even though the architecture is going to be identical between the two chipsets, the A15 may offer better performance and energy efficiency on the new iPhones this year.