# Apple is exploring ways to reduce its reliance on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), its long-time chip manufacturing partner.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-05-05 · India Today*

## Key points

- Apple has held early-stage discussions with Intel and Samsung about manufacturing its main processors.
- Apple executives visited Samsung’s new Texas facility to assess advanced semiconductor production capabilities.
- Apple will source about 100 million chips from TSMC’s Arizona facility in 2026, a small fraction of needs.
- Tim Cook cited advanced manufacturing node shortages, impacting supply for Mac mini, Mac Studio, and iPhone 17 Pro.

**Companies:** Apple, Samsung Electronics, Intel, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co
**Countries:** United States, Taiwan

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