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Apple Explores Using Intel and Samsung to Build Main Device Chips in the US

Bloomberg Tech · May 5, 2026, 2:46 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Apple Inc. has held exploratory discussions about using Intel Corp. and Samsung Electronics Co. to produce the main processors for its devices in the US, a move that would offer a secondary option beyond longtime partner Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.

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Apple Explores Using Intel and Samsung to Build Main Device Chips in the US

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