It is not at all surprising that technology firms are being involved in a crisis unthinkable until recently, but reality is increasingly closer to the user. Now it is Apple that is affected by processor shortages and delays in manufacturing microchips. After the readjustment that affected the iPad to make the last iPhone presented a reality, the story becomes complicated again.
There is still a while for the iPhone 14 to be a reality, but it is inevitable that the work begins so that when the time comes we can get hold of the new terminal. The first thing that is manufactured on many occasions is the chip, the brain that will later allow the development of software, especially in Apple, but also in other brands, and everything indicates that it may not be as the brand wanted.
The TSMC company in charge of developing the company’s semiconductors is grappling with problems to make the new processors based on the 3-nanometer procedure a reality. The leaks have already been talking that this great leap would mark a before and after in the power of the new premium device, but it seems that we will have to settle for what we already know, even recycling the A15 Bionic.
The 5 nanometers have reappeared on the scene and therefore repeat technologies and capabilities that we already have in the iPhone 13. All this could cause a stagnation effect in Apple that will be even more evident than what has already resulted in the last change generation. This allows the Android landscape to continue gaining ground with its advantages and cutting-edge technologies.
One of the novelties that Apple prepared for the next generation iPhone was a greater optimization of the battery, but without the change of process in the microchip this is complicated. The same occurs with cameras, which need to have the brain safe, to be able to develop the technology that complements it, as well as the new version of iOS and many other aspects.
What if Apple doesn’t arrive on time?
Although for now it is unreasonable to think of such a notable delay, that could occur if the company decides to opt for the 3-nanometer microchip . The difficulties to develop them could affect the assembly line and reach the third quarter of 2022 without the terminal fully ready. There would therefore be a drastic change in the firm that would also affect all the competition. At the moment Apple has the first stone in the way and we will see how it decides to solve it.
