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Below, weve detailed the biggest leaks, rumors, and predictions surrounding Apples likely next chipset.
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The A18 Pro is expected to power a host of Apple Intelligence features
So, the A18 Pro is going to be blazing fast, right?
That said, this is still just a rumor, after all.
Keep in mind, too, that the A17 Pro chipset is no slouch.
The A17 Pro powering Genshin Impact on the iPhone 15 Pro
Weve also been hearing thatthe A18 Pro might have a lot more cores in its Neural Engine.
What is edge AI?
This refers to the ability to carry out AI tasks on the phone itself rather than in the cloud.
The A17 Pro powering Genshin Impact on the iPhone 15 Pro
Edge AI is important because it can be faster and it works without an internet connection.
But there are downsides, too.
Increasing the die area of a chipset to achieve those improved speeds can decrease its ability to dissipate heat.
The A18 Pro will reportedly have more cores than the A17 Pro (above)
It can also decrease energy efficiency.
