Apple May Break a 12-Year Chip Strategy

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By Joe RossignolFeb 1, 2026, 10:53 pm147 ptsTrending
TSMC has been the exclusive supplier of Apple's systems-on-a-chip since 2014, but that 12-year streak could be nearing its end. According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple is exploring whether some of its lower-end processors could be manufactured by a company other than TSMC. "Now that TSMC is doing more…

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