Reports from multiple sources indicate that Apple is in talks with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) over the latter’s 20 nanometer fabrication facility. CNET contacted its industry sources to confirm this report, which the sources blame on fallout between the two companies, due to recent string of litigations on patent infringements. If Apple does decide to go with TSMC, device with 20nm chips may start appearing by the end of next year. The same source told CNET that Apple is also talking with Intel for chips based on 14 nanometer fabrication process. Meanwhile, Apple or Samsung have remained silent on these rumors.

Via: CNET