Apple Inc. has reached a preliminary agreement with Intel Corp. to manufacture some of its future chips.File Photo: MacBook Neo in CitrusA Strategic Move for Supply Chain Diversification?Under the agreement, Intel will act as a foundry, producing chips based on Apple’s own designs. This is similar to Apple’s long-standing arrangement with Taiwan’s TSMC.Apple began moving away from Intel processors in 2020 when it launched its own custom Apple Silicon for Mac computers. The transition delivered strong performance and efficiency gains, helping differentiate its products. However, growing concerns over supply chain risks – particularly reliance on a single advanced manufacturer in Taiwan – have prompted Apple to explore additional partners.The deal supports Apple’s efforts to build greater resilience while aligning with…Read More
Apple and Intel ink deal for chip manufacturing to fill tightening TSMC supply
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