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The iPhone and iPad maker has had early-stage talks with Intel about enlisting the company’s chipmaking services.
Apple is exploring Intel and Samsung as alternative chipmakers to supplement TSMC for device processors.
KEY POINTS
- Apple executives visited Samsung's new Texas plant; talks with both Intel and Samsung remain preliminary.
- Apple's main chip supply is severely strained due to AI data center growth and high Mac demand.
- A partnership with Intel could improve Apple’s standing with the Trump administration after recent U.S. investments.
- TSMC’s Arizona plant will supply only a fraction of Apple's annual chip needs by 2026, increasing risk.
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