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Apple and Intel are reportedly closing in on a deal that would see Intel make some of the chips for the iPhone maker's devices, marking a major shift in the chipmaking landscape.
Key facts
Elon Musk said last month that he plans to rely on Intel's future 14A chip node at his $119 billion Terafab planned for Austin, Texas, which is meant to make chips for Tesla, SpaceX and SpaceXAI
Intel's only other major external customer commitment for foundry is unlikely to see real results until 2029
An Apple-Intel deal won't impact TSMC because "They're already printing wafers as fast as they can," Bajarin said
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Summary
Talks between the two companies have been brewing for more than a year, with a preliminary agreement reached in recent months, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Intel shares soared nearly 14% on Friday. If it comes to fruition, the deal would be the most notable vote of confidence yet for Intel's once-struggling chip foundry business. For Apple, it would be the end of era.