Over the past several weeks, you’ve probably heard the term “binned” when referring to the chips inside the iPhone 17e and MacBook Neo. But what does it mean? In simple terms, “binning” is the process ...

Macworld explains how Apple uses “binned” chips—processors with disabled cores due to manufacturing defects—to create more affordable products like the iPhone 17e and entry-level MacBook Air. This ...

Just as the automotive industry recovers from the semiconductor chip shortage brought on by the pandemic of 2020/21, analysts are warning another is just on the horizon. Semiconductors have become ...