Apple Rumored To Have Delayed The M3 Launch, No New MacBook Models Expected This Year

wccftech.com:

A disappointing rumor is claiming that Apple does not plan to unveil the M3 later this year. The successor to the M2 would be the first chipset from the company to be mass produced on TSMC’s 3nm process and found in future MacBook and iPad models. Apparently, we will see it during an undisclosed month in 2024.

A previous report stated that TSMC was experiencing trouble in meeting chip demand for Apple’s upcoming M3 and A17 Bionic. According to a tweet from Revegnus, yield issues are the main culprit as to why the Taiwanese firm is unable to provide an adequate supply of custom silicon to Apple. With that being said, it is possible that we do not see new MacBook models later this year, which can include the 13-inch model sporting the Touch Bar, followed by redesigned MacBook Air in two display sizes.

The tipster also mentions that no iPad models featuring the M3 would be released this year either. Looking at Apple’s launch timeline, updated iPad Pro versions always launch several months after the new MacBooks, meaning that those high-end tablets were already originally planned for a 2024 release. Apple is said to switch to OLED technology next year when unveiling the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro, so these two models will likely feature the M3.

Update: No M3 Mac or iPad for this yearDue to yield issues with TSMC not being able to supply enough of the M3 to Apple, Apple has delayed the release of the M3 until next year.So there will be no M3 Macs and no M3 iPads this year. pic.twitter.com/faL9l7n53s

— Revegnus (@Tech_Reve) May 3, 2023

So does the delay of the M3 mean that the A17 Bionic will also not materialize later this year since that chipset is also said to be mass produced on TSMC’s 3nm technology? Not quite, as there is