Apple is considering using Intel and Samsung to produce main device chips within the United States.

Sources: Apple held exploratory talks with Intel and its executives visited a Samsung plant in Texas to explore producing core chips for its devices in the US (Bloomberg) https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-05/apple-explores-using-intel-and-samsung-to-build-main-device-chips-in-the-us http://www.techmeme.com/260504/p49#a260504p49

Apple Explores Using Intel and Samsung to Build Main Device Chips in the US L: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-05/apple-explores-using-intel-and-samsung-to-build-main-device-chips-in-the-us C: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48017711 posted on 2026.05.04 at 23:22:26 (c=0, p=7)

Apple Explores Using Intel and Samsung to Build Main Device Chips in the US - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-05/apple-explores-using-intel-and-samsung-to-build-main-device-chips-in-the-us Apple Inc. has held exploratory discussions about using Intel Corp. and Samsung Electronics Co. to produce the main processors for its devices in the US, a move that would offer a secondary option beyond longtime partner Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. #MBW

Apple is reportedly courting Intel and Samsung to build chips in the US. Bloomberg reports that Apple has held “exploratory discussions” with the chipmakers to produce the main processors for certain devices in the US, though the Cupertino company still has concerns about using non-TSMC technology. Perhaps Intel really will return to Macs next year? Apple Explores Using Intel and Samsung to Build Main Device Chips in the US