Apple Considers Partnering with Intel and Samsung

Apple is exploring chip manufacturing partnerships with Intel and Samsung to diversify its supply chain. Negotiations are in the early stages, and no orders have been finalized yet. Apple remains hesitant about non-TSMC technologies. Intel’s stock price surged following the news.

Negotiation Progress: Apple executives have visited Samsung’s chip factory under construction in Texas and held initial talks with Intel.

Background: Intel supplied processors for Macs until 2020; Samsung has long supplied Apple with components such as screens.

Stock Price Fluctuation: Following the announcement, Intel’s stock price rose over 10% in a single day, pushing its market capitalization above $530 billion.