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Intel has reportedly signed a preliminary deal to produce chips for Apple

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Apple and Intel have entered a deal under which Intel will manufacture chips for Apple’s devices. The agreement, described as preliminary or formal in recent reports, outlines a partnership that leverages Intel’s production capabilities to supply Apple with components for its product line.
Written from all 4 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechMeme·Sources: Apple and Intel have reached a formal deal in recent months for Intel to manufacture some chips for Apple devices (Wall Street Journal)
- The Verge·Apple reportedly has a deal to use Intel-made chips again
- Hacker News·Apple, Intel have reached preliminary chip-making deal
Apple and Intel have reached a preliminary chip-making deal. The agreement outlines a partnership for chip production. Apple will utilize Intel's manufacturing capabilities.
- Engadget·Intel has reportedly signed a preliminary deal to produce chips for Apple
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