"Apple and Intel reached a "preliminary agreement" for Intel to make chips for Apple hardware, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday. Apple had famously moved on from Intel-powered computers with its highly successful transition to Apple Silicon, but now it appears the two companies will be working closely together again."
"The WSJ says that it's "still unclear" what Apple products will get Intel chips. Apple and Intel didn't immediately reply to a request for comment from The Verge."
"Bloomberg reported this week that Apple has held "exploratory discussions" with Intel and Samsung about having them make Apple's processor chips in the US - currently, Apple works with Taiwan-based TSMC to produce those. Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said late last year that Intel is "expected" to start shipping "Apple's lowest-end M processor" as soon as 2027."
"Bloomberg also reported in September that Intel had asked Apple about a potential investment and how to work more together. Intel appointed Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO in March 2025, and in August, the US government took a 10 percent stake in the company."
Apple and Intel reached a preliminary agreement for Intel to manufacture chips for Apple hardware. Apple previously moved away from Intel-powered computers after transitioning to Apple Silicon. Intel appointed Lip-Bu Tan as CEO in March 2025, and the US government took a 10 percent stake in August. The specific Apple products that would use Intel chips remain unclear. Apple currently relies on Taiwan-based TSMC for processor production. Bloomberg reported exploratory discussions involving Intel and Samsung about producing Apple processor chips in the US. Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expected Intel to begin shipping Apple’s lowest-end M processor as early as 2027. Bloomberg also reported Intel asked Apple about potential investment and collaboration.
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