ChipsThe story, in brief
Intel begins production of most-advanced chip, inching closer to possible Apple deal
Intel's 18A-P hits production. Apple's next chip could be built on it.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
Intel's advancement to its most cutting-edge node signals a major shift in foundry competition and could reshape Apple's chip supply chain—a move with implications for semiconductor sovereignty and AI compute capacity.
The key facts
5 to knowIntel begins production of 18A-P node
18A-P is Intel's most-advanced chip process to date
Potential Apple deal in pipeline
Move positions Intel as competitor to TSMC for advanced chip manufacturing
Date: June 16, 2026
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Publisher excerpt: Intel is entering production of 18A-P, its most-advanced chip node that could be the target of a coming deal with Apple