Apple is reportedly testing Intel's advanced 18A-P manufacturing process to produce some of its lower-end or legacy chips for iPhones, iPads, and Macs. This move aims to diversify Apple's supply chain beyond its primary manufacturer, TSMC. Initial testing is expected to run through 2026, with production potentially starting in 2027 and ramping up through 2029. AI
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IMPACT Diversifies chip manufacturing for major tech products, potentially impacting supply chain stability and innovation.
RANK_REASON Significant partnership and supply chain diversification news involving a major tech company and a chip manufacturer. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]
