# Apple is looking to reduce its reliance on TSMC by exploring alternative manufacturing partners.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-05-05 · 9to5Mac*

## Key points

- Apple is in early talks with Intel and evaluating Samsung facilities to diversify chip production.
- Apple's internal hardware teams reorganized, creating a dedicated Silicon group led by Sri Santhanam.
- Recent AI hardware demand and supply chain constraints heightened Apple's urgency to find new chip partners.
- Apple has concerns about Intel and Samsung's ability to match TSMC's manufacturing scale and consistency.
- A deal with Intel would align with US government interests as it now has an equity stake in Intel.

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

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