- Apple’s iPhone 18 could get a major chip upgrade after all
- This affirmation comes from an analyst who revised his initial prediction
- Apple could also work on a stronger front glass panel for iPhones
A few days ago, Apple analyst Jeff Pu, said in a research note that Apple’s A20 chip – which will arrive at the iPhone 18 range – would offer a disappointing increase in performance compared to past fleas. Now, you have just reversed the course on this idea.
In the initial report, Pu said that the A20 chip would be manufactured with a 3 -nanometers process nicknamed N3P. Although this should make improvements to performance and efficiency, these are probably modest changes compared to the A19 chip of the iPhone 17, which is also likely to be made using a 3 nm process.
It was strange because he clashed with another report by Pu GF Securities employer, who stressed that Apple would use a 2 Nm process in A20.
After being contacted by MacRumors, PU updated the report to specify that the A20 could really be made using a 2 Nm process. If it is correct, this would probably mean much more significant performance increases and could make the iPhone 18 a tried prospect if you plan to upgrade your device.
Protect the screen of your iPhone
There are more good news for iPhone fans in the form of a new patent discovered by Parely Apple. Here, Apple describes a new technique that would strengthen the front surface of the iPhone with a mixture of glass and other components.
In the patent, Apple explains that the combination of several different materials can lead to an before scratch -resistant iPhone screen, can reduce reflections and can prevent the screen from burning over time.
This is done by taking the front glass and applying a hard -resistant and browning hard coating. Below, an “interference layer” made up of several compounds can be included, which helps reduce reflections when you look at the screen. The idea is to give your iPhone a range of different protections without making the screen too thick or heavy.
This is an interesting idea, but we may have to wait a bit until we saw it. Apple only filed the patent until September 2024, so it is very unlikely that this technology found its way in the iPhone 16 range. That it arrives on the iPhone 17, it is the assumption of anyone, but with six months to do until Apple reveals its next iPhones, we will keep our eyes open.
