Apple reportedly has a deal to use Intel-made chips again

The Wall Street Journal says Apple and Intel have a preliminary deal for Intel to make chips for Apple hardware.

The specific products are not yet known, and Apple and Intel have not publicly confirmed the arrangement.

The report follows other coverage that Apple has explored Intel and Samsung for U.S. chip production.

If true, the deal could reduce Apple’s reliance on TSMC and bolster Intel’s foundry role.