US EditionApple May Tap Intel to Manufacture M- and A-Series Chips From 2027, Analysts Suggest
Apple plans to diversify chip production by adding Intel as a manufacturer for M-series and base iPhone chips starting in 2027 and 2028, reducing reliance on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company.
- Last week Ming‑Chi Kuo, analyst, reported Intel is likely to start producing Apple’s M-series chips for Mac and iPad in 2027.
- Apple currently relies heavily on Taiwan-based TSMC to mass-produce chips for iPhones, iPads and Macs, but it will still develop and design chips in-house while exploring new partners.
- In a research note seen by 9to5Mac, Jeff Pu said Apple's non-pro smartphone SoC could be Intel-produced starting in 2028, while the base A19 chip is exclusive to the iPhone 17 and expected on the iPhone 17e.
- Such a split would change Apple's supplier mix as flagship iPhone models keep the A19 Pro chip from TSMC, while base and 'e' iPhone models could receive Intel-produced chips in 2028.
- A separate analyst corroborated Ming‑Chi Kuo's report and said Intel-made iPhone chips will likely come shortly thereafter, and if Apple keeps its usual release patterns, the M7 could be first.
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Apple may tap Intel to manufacture M- and A-series chips from 2027, analysts suggest
Analyst reports suggest Apple may bring Intel on board to manufacture future M-series and A-series chips from 2027–28. While Apple might continue designing its processors, Intel could join TSMC as a key production partner for upcoming Macs, iPads and entry-level iPhones.
The story has humor. After being put on the door untiringly by Apple in 2020, Intel could come back out of the window, no longer like the brain of our machines, but like its small working hands. A persistent rumor evokes an industrial alliance for the future iPhone.
Apple is probably planning a strategic turnaround. According to requests for Mac chips, Intel is supposed to produce processors for the iPhone from 2028 onwards. Cupertino will thus further reduce its independence from TSMC and rely heavily on US production. (Continue reading)
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