Report: Apple has reached a preliminary deal with Intel to make chips in the U.S.
Summary
Macworld reports that Apple has reached a preliminary deal with Intel to manufacture chips in the U.S., aiming to diversify supply away from TSMC. The piece discusses Intel's new 18A process as a potential competitor to TSMC's advanced nodes, while noting production specifics and exact chip types remain unclear. The overall takeaway is that this is a strategic, potentially gradual shift in Apple’s manufacturing ecosystem rather than an immediate pivot to domestic high-end production.