Apple and Intel Rumored to Partner on Mac Chips Again in a New Way

While all Macs are now powered by Apple’s custom-designed chips, a new rumor claims that Apple may rekindle its partnership with Intel, albeit in a new and limited way.

Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today said Intel is expected to begin shipping Apple’s lowest-end M-series chip as early as 2027.

If this rumor proves to be accurate, Intel could supply Apple with the M6 or M7 chip for a future MacBook Air, at a minimum. However, while previous Intel chips for Macs were based on x86 architecture, M-series chips use Arm architecture.

TSMC would continue to supply the majority of Apple’s M-series chips.

Kuo said that Apple choosing to have Intel supply its lowest-end M-series chip would appease the Trump administration’s desire for “Made in USA” products, and it would also help Apple to diversify its supply chain for manufacturing.Tags: Apple Silicon, Intel, Ming-Chi KuoThis article, “Apple and Intel Rumored to Partner on Mac Chips Again in a New Way” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forumsMacRumors: Mac News and Rumors – Front PageRead More