Apple May Introduce 1.4nm Chips in 2029 as TSMC Targets Mass Production in H1 2028

Apple may introduce its first chips built on TSMC’s 1.4nm process in 2029, following the foundry’s expected start of mass production in the first half of 2028, according to a report by Wccftech.

The report says analysts believe TSMC will race to begin mass production as demand for leading-edge chips grows amid the artificial intelligence boom. It says Apple could use the process for its A22 Pro, which it expects to unveil the following year.

Apple has typically adopted TSMC’s latest lithography for its A-series chipsets to gain a competitive edge, the report says. It suggests the company may now be moving to a new manufacturing process because of rising demand, but does not provide evidence that Apple has confirmed plans for the 1.4nm technology or the A22 Pro.

The report frames the potential move as an opportunity for Apple to introduce the industry’s first 1.4nm system-on-chip. That outcome remains a prediction, and the source does not give a direct statement from Apple or TSMC confirming the timeline.