https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-s-chip-strategy-keeps-paying-dividendsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-s-chip-strategy-keeps-paying-dividendshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-s-chip-strategy-keeps-paying-dividends#u78797Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:26:25 +0000Apple has integrated the A20 Pro chip into the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo, utilizing a 2nm process to drive increased speed and new AI capabilities. The hardware features a packaging shift and a new vapor chamber to maintain peak performance. These optimizations make external cooling less effective; liquid nitrogen cooling provides less than a 3% performance increase. The chip is designed specifically for Apple's internal requirements, positioning it against competitors like the Galaxy S26 Ultra.Why it mattersApple's transition to in-house silicon allows the company to tailor hardw