# Intel has a preliminary deal with Apple to make chips for its devices.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-05-08 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- Intel has a preliminary deal to manufacture chips for Apple devices, a major win for Intel.
- The US government played a significant role in facilitating the Intel-Apple chip deal negotiations.
- It remains unclear which specific Apple products will use Intel-manufactured chips.
- Apple's deal with Intel aims to diversify manufacturing away from exclusive reliance on TSMC.

**Companies:** Apple, Intel, Nvidia, TSMC, SoftBank, SpaceX
**Countries:** United States

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