Apple reportedly has a deal to use Intel-made chips again

Apple and Intel have reached a preliminary agreement to collaborate on chip manufacturing, potentially marking a significant shift in Apple's supply chain strategy after years of relying on Taiwan-based TSMC and proprietary Apple Silicon. This development, driven by US government incentives (10% stake in Intel) and Intel's new leadership, could result in Intel producing Apple's entry-level M-series processors starting in 2027, reducing geopolitical supply chain risk but introducing manufacturing complexity and potential performance trade-offs. For IT leaders, this signals broader industry momentum toward domestic chip manufacturing and diversified semiconductor sourcing, which may impact hardware procurement strategies, upgrade timelines, and device capabilities across Apple's product ecosystem.

Jay PetersThe VergeMay 8, 20262 min read

Apple and Intel reached a "preliminary agreement" for Intel to make chips for Apple hardware, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday. Apple had famously moved on from Intel-powered computers with its highly successful transition to Apple Silicon, but now it appears the two companies will be working closely together again. Intel appointed Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO in March 2025, and in August, the US government took a 10 percent stake in the company. The WSJ says that it's "still unclear" what Apple products will get Intel chips. Apple and Intel didn't immediately reply to a request for comment from The Verge. Bloomberg reported this we … Read the full story at The Verge.