# The companies had been engaged in intensive talks for more than a year.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-05-08 · MarketScreener*

## Key points

- Apple and Intel have reached a preliminary agreement for Intel to manufacture some Apple chips.
- The formal deal between Apple and Intel was reached after more than a year of negotiations.
- It remains unclear which specific Apple products will use Intel-manufactured chips.
- Intel recently partnered with Tesla and SpaceX to make processors for Elon Musk's Terafab project.
- Earlier reports indicated Apple also explored discussions with Samsung for chip production.

**Companies:** Apple, Intel, Tesla, SpaceX
**Countries:** United States

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