Apple Strikes a Preliminary Chip Production Deal With Intel Foundry Services
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Apple and Intel Foundry Services have reached a preliminary agreement that could bring Apple Silicon production onto Intel's U.S. foundry nodes. The report says Apple is evaluating Intel 18A, which would reduce its near-total reliance on TSMC if the arrangement moves beyond the current planning stage.
The move would also reinforce Intel's push to become a strategic domestic foundry for major customers. Intel already runs 18A production in Oregon and is building out Ohio capacity, so Apple's interest could be another sign that U.S.-based chip manufacturing is becoming a more serious option for high-volume mobile and PC silicon.
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