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Apple reportedly has a deal to use Intel-made chips again
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TL;DR
- Apple and Intel have a "preliminary agreement" for Intel to make chips for Apple hardware.
- This comes after Apple famously moved away from Intel processors to Apple Silicon.
- Intel appointed Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO in March 2025.
- The US government took a 10 percent stake in Intel in August.
- Apple has explored discussions with Intel and Samsung for US-based chip production.
- Currently, Apple uses Taiwan-based TSMC for chip production.
- An analyst expects Intel to ship Apple's lowest-end M processor by 2027.
- Intel had previously approached Apple about potential investment and collaboration.
- Intel declined to comment on the reports.