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Intel to Make Apple Chips in Landmark Foundry Pact
Intel and Apple agree a preliminary chipmaking deal, boosting US manufacturing and diversifying Apple’s supply chain
TL;DR
- Intel and Apple have reached a preliminary agreement for Intel to manufacture processors for Apple devices.
- The deal is a significant step for Intel's contract foundry ambitions.
- The US government played a role in encouraging discussions to expand domestic semiconductor manufacturing.
- Apple aims to diversify its manufacturing base and reduce reliance on TSMC, mitigating geopolitical and logistics risks tied to Asia.
- This partnership could accelerate Intel's advanced manufacturing capabilities and intensify competition with TSMC.