Core Viewpoint - Apple is significantly increasing its orders for 2nm process chips from TSMC, potentially contributing up to NT$1 trillion (approximately RMB 239.7 billion) in revenue this year, representing a year-on-year growth of over 60% [2]. Group 1: Apple and TSMC Relationship - Apple has placed substantial orders for 2nm chips with TSMC, with expected revenue contribution rising to NT$800 billion to NT$1 trillion this year [2]. - The revenue forecast for 2024 from Apple to TSMC was initially estimated at NT$624.3 billion (approximately RMB 149.64 billion) [2]. - The ability to reach the NT$1 trillion target depends on the ramp-up of production capacity at TSMC's new facility in Arizona and the 2nm capacity in Taiwan [2]. Group 2: Future Plans and Innovations - Apple CEO Tim Cook announced plans to procure over 19 billion chips across multiple states in the U.S. for the fiscal year 2025, including millions of advanced process chips produced in Arizona [2]. - Since the launch of the Apple Silicon initiative, Apple's computer product line has fully adopted its self-designed M-series chips, all manufactured by TSMC [2]. - Rumors suggest that Apple's upcoming M5 chip will utilize TSMC's N3P process, with pre-orders for the first batch of 2nm and even more advanced A16 process capacity [2]. Group 3: Cost Savings and New Technologies - The recent teardown of the iPhone 16e revealed that it is the first model to use Apple's self-developed 5G modem chip, which is based on TSMC's 5nm N4P process, resulting in a cost saving of $10 per device [2].