iPhone 16 will leverage ARM's latest chip technology for AI
Apple is gearing up for its 'Glowtime 2024' event on September 9 at its headquarters in Cupertino, California. The tech giant is expected to unveil the iPhone 16 series ,and updates to other devices and apps. In the latest development, Financial Times reports that the forthcoming iPhone will be powered by Apple's A18 chip, developed using SoftBank-owned Arm's latest V9 chip design.
Partnership extends beyond 2040
In September last year, Apple and Arm inked a deal that "extends beyond 2040," solidifying their long-standing partnership in chip technology. This agreement is seen as a significant boost for Arm. The company disclosed in July that its V9 chip contributes to half of its smartphone revenue, highlighting the importance of this collaboration with Apple.
ARM's technology is integral to Apple's custom chips
Arm holds the intellectual property rights for the computing architecture used in most of the world's smartphones. This technology is licensed not only to Apple but also to several other companies. Apple incorporates Arm's technology into its own custom chips for iPhones, iPads, and Macs, further emphasizing the significance of their partnership.
A look back at Apple and ARM's history
Apple and Arm's partnership dates back to 1990, when Apple was among the first companies to partner with Arm. Their initial collaboration resulted in the "Newton" handheld computer in 1993, which utilized an Arm-based processor. Despite Newton's commercial failure, Arm has since become a dominant player in mobile phone chips due to its low power consumption that extends battery life.
