Apple has held "exploratory" talks with Intel and Samsung about manufacturing the main processors for its devices in the United States, reports Bloomberg ($). Apple is said to have had early-stage talks with Intel about using its chipmaking services, while Apple executives have reportedly visited a Samsung plant under construction in Texas that will also make advanced chips.

Apple has held "exploratory" talks with Intel and Samsung about manufacturing the main processors for its devices in the United States, reports Bloomberg ($). Apple is said to have had early-stage talks with Intel about using its chipmaking services, while Apple executives have reportedly visited a Samsung plant under construction in Texas that will also make advanced chips.

May 4 : Apple has held exploratory discussions about using Intel and Samsung Electronics to produce the main processors for its devices, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the deliberations.Apple executives have made visits to a Samsung plant under development in Texas and, separat

May 4 : Apple has held exploratory discussions about using Intel and Samsung Electronics to produce the main processors for its devices, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the deliberations.Apple executives have made visits to a Samsung plant under development in Texas and, separat

Apple ​has held exploratory discussions about using Intel ‌and Samsung Electronics to produce the ​main processors for its ⁠devices, Bloomberg News reported

Apple has opened exploratory talks with Intel and inspected Samsung's Texas chip plant as it considers alternatives to TSMC. The preliminary effort reflects pressure on advanced chip supply and a broader push to spread manufacturing risk.