Apple considers Intel for non-Pro iPhone chips by 2028, diversifying supply and boosting U.S. chipmaking.

Apple is exploring Intel as a potential chip supplier for future non-Pro iPhone models, possibly as early as 2028, using Intel’s 14A process, according to industry reports. The move, if realized, would mark a major shift in Apple’s supply chain, diversifying beyond TSMC and supporting U.S. semiconductor manufacturing. Intel’s 18A process, a sub-2nm technology, is expected to begin delivering M-series chips for Macs and iPads in mid-2027, with yields improving to 70% by year-end 2025. Apple would retain full design control, while Intel handles fabrication. The partnership could expand to include select iPhone models, aligning with Apple’s strategy to secure multiple suppliers and boost domestic production. Details remain unconfirmed.