… Read more : Apple is reportedly eyeing Intel and Samsung foundries for its A21 chips as TSMC supply constraints tighten Earlier reports suggested that Apple's base A21 SoC might be manufactured using Intel's 18A-P process , a refinement of the 18A seen in Panther Lake Core Ultra 3 Series , and spec… …
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… Reports suggest Apple's M7 SoC is slated to be the first high-volume chip manufactured on 18A-P, targeting MacBook, iMac, and iPad volumes in the 15-20 million unit range annually by late 2027, with a separate Apple mobile SoC potentially following on Intel's future 14A node by 2028. …
… Intel has also received a $5 billion investment from NVIDIA, with the two partnering to develop an x86 RTX SoC for PCs to be unveiled at GTC 2026. That being said, if the deal comes to fruition, it would be the most notable vote of confidence yet for Intel's once-struggling foundry business. …
… This is reportedly a common tactic by Samsung to attract new foundry partners, as it was the strategy Samsung used to attract Qualcomm as a foundry client. …
… Apple has been eyeing diversification of its chip production through dual sourcing, with Intel Foundry and Samsung Foundry as potential partners. …
… Apple has been eyeing diversification of its chip production through dual sourcing, with Intel Foundry and Samsung Foundry as potential partners. …
… May 14, 2026 12:28 AM CDT Intel Foundry reportedly scores Apple's M7 production on 18A-P in 2027, future smartphone chips on 14A New leaks confirm Apple may use Intel Foundry for M-series chips and possibly A-series silicon, strengthening the rumored Apple-Intel partnership. …