Intel Reportedly Begins Trial Production of Chips for iPhones, iPads, and Macs

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Intel has begun trial production of chips for various Apple devices such as iPhones, iPads, and Macs, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

As reported by Macrumors on Thursday (May 14), Apple had previously been reported to be exploring a renewed partnership with Intel to produce chips for its devices after nearly a decade of relying solely on the Taiwanese semiconductor company, TSMC.

Apple previously used Intel processors in its Mac line before switching to ARM-based Apple Silicon in 2020.

Intel’s chip production for Apple devices is expected to gradually increase between 2027 and 2028. However, it is not yet known which A-series or M-series chips will be produced by Intel.

However, TSMC is expected to continue supplying more than 90 percent of Apple’s chip needs in the coming years.

Intel’s involvement is also said to be limited to the chip production process, not the processor design. This means that the chips will still be designed by Apple, while Intel will only be responsible for producing them in its factories in the United States.

This move is seen as potentially providing several benefits for Apple, including strengthening its supply chain and reducing production costs by having more than one chip supplier.

In addition, the partnership with Intel is also considered to strengthen Apple’s position amid the US government’s push to increase technology production in the country.

As of now, there has been no official announcement from Apple regarding the potential new partnership.