- Apple’s iPhone 18 may get a larger chip upgrade
- This claim comes from an analyst who has revised their original prediction
- Apple may also work on a stronger front glass panel for iPhones
A few days ago, Apple analyst Jeff PU in a research note claimed that Apple’s A20 chip -which will come to the iPhone 18 set -up -would offer disappointing benefit increase over previous chips. Now PU has just turned course on this idea.
In the original report, PU claimed that the A20 chip will be made with a 3-nanometer process called N3P. Although this is expected to bring improvements in performance and efficiency, they are only modest modest changes compared to the iPhone 17’s A19 chip, which is also likely to be made using a 3NM process.
It was weird because it collided with another report from PU’s employer GF Securities, who outlined that Apple would use a 2nm process in the A20.
After being contacted by macumors, PU has updated the report to clarify that the A20 could actually be made using a 2nm process. If correct, this is likely to mean that much more significant services are rising and could make the iPhone 18 a tempting view if you are thinking about upgrading your device.
Protecting your iPhone screen
There is several good news for iPhone fans in the form of a fresh patent uncovered by patentless Apple. Here, Apple describes a new technique that would strengthen the iPhone’s front surface with a mixture of glass and other components.
In the patent, Apple explains that combining several different materials can result in a front iPhone display that is resistant to scratches, can cut down reflections and can prevent the screen from burning over time.
This is done by taking the front glass and applying a hard coating that is resistant to scratches and combustion. Below, an ‘interference layer’ consisting of multiple connections can be included, which helps cut down on reflections when looking at the screen. The idea is to give your iPhone a variety of protections without making the screen too thick or heavy.
It’s an interesting idea, but we may have to wait a while until we see it. Apple only filed the patent in September 2024, so it is very unlikely that this technique has found its way into the iPhone 16 series. Whether it comes to the iPhone 17 is anyone’s guess, but with six months back until Apple reveals its next iPhones, we keep our eyes peeled.
