Apple’s 2026 Mac lineup might look familiar on the outside, but under the hood, the machines will feature a subtle change in how their processors are built. The change will pave the way for a major performance jump and efficiency gains in the coming years. According to the latest information, the company’s next-generation M5 chips for high-end MacBook Pro models will adopt a new Liquid Molding Compound, or LMC, which will be exclusively supplied by Taiwan’s Eternal Materials, according to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo .

Next-gen MacBook Pros adopt advanced LMC packaging, positioning Apple for powerful, efficient multi-die processors with future CoWoS support

If you are not familiar, the shift in technology is more than just about suppliers, as Eternal Materials’ LMC is designed and e

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