Apple might be gearing up to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) in iOS 18, but the question remains: can the next iPhone match up?
As the mobile landscape increasingly embraces AI and the demanding hardware and software amalgamations it necessitates, Apple has yet to reveal its strategy on the software front of AI. Recent reports from Taiwan Economic Daily shed light on TSMC’s roadmap for 2nm chipsets, positioning Apple at the forefront to unveil a new iPhone equipped with this cutting-edge silicon technology.
The transition to 2nm chips promises enhanced efficiency in power utilization and durability, akin to the advantages witnessed in the shift from 5nm to 3nm processes.
In the forthcoming years, smartphone makers will roll out more AI-centric features for consumers. Samsung’s emphasis on Galaxy AI during the recent Galaxy Unpacked event for the S24 lineup signals a significant move in this direction. Not only Android-based manufacturers but also chip giants like Qualcomm and Mediatek have underscored the importance of AI.
Apple’s approach to integrating AI capabilities into the iPhone remains to be seen—the imminent launch of iOS 18 at the Worldwide Developer Conference in June is poised to be a pivotal juncture in Apple’s AI narrative. With Qualcomm and its rivals integrating AI support into their hardware, Apple will likely have to follow suit with the upcoming A18 and A19 Apple Silicon chipsets unless it decides against incorporating AI into its mobile platforms.
The projected debut of the A19 chipset in 2025 aligns perfectly with the transition to the 2nm process, promising a substantial boost in the capabilities of the A19 and consequently the iPhone 17 Pro, compared to the 3nm-based A18 and the iPhone 16 Pro.
In a manner reminiscent of the incremental upgrades seen in previous iPhone “S” models, the iPhone 16 Pro appears to be an evolutionary device that refines existing hardware without pushing boundaries significantly.
Any substantial advancements are likely to manifest in the software realm, underscoring the pivotal role AI is poised to play.
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