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Intel's Shot At Fabricating Apple's A20 Chip For The Base iPhone 18 Collapses As A Credible Leaker Calls The Original Source A 'Blowhard'
Recent rumors regarding Intel's involvement in manufacturing the A20 chip for Apple's iPhone 18 have been effectively debunked by a credible insider. This rumor initially gained traction on social media but was quickly dismissed as unreliable. Despite this setback, Apple is exploring partnerships with Intel for future chip processes, although the immediate prospects appear uncertain.
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Published 3 Jul 2026, 18:20 UTC3 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Rumors about Intel fabricating the A20 chip for iPhone 18 dismissed.
- More credible leaker labels original rumor source as unreliable.
- Intel and Apple have a tentative chip fabrication deal for future products.
- Reports suggest Apple may still use Intel's processes for future chips.
- Intel shares' market reaction anticipated to be negative.
Interesting facts
- Apple is likely to use TSMC's 1.4nm node for A22 Pro chips.
- Potential evaluation of Intel's 18A-P process for Apple's orders.
- Prior reports indicate a collaboration between Apple and Intel for chip design.