Report: TSMC's Q4 capacity nearly booked

• With the company dedicating a large chunk of capacity to producing Apple's A8 CPU, TSMC's (NYSE:TSM) Q4 capacity is "almost fully booked," sources tell Digitimes. Clients short on capacity are reportedly being urged to book in advance.
• The site adds a number of clients, including Qualcomm, Himax, and MediaTek, have reported seeing tight supplies. Qualcomm has already struck a deal with China's SMIC (NYSE:SMI) to sidestep TSMC's supply constraints. UMC, which has been ceding share to TSMC in recent years, could also benefit.